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May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

BEL Expands Defence Portfolio Into Advanced Loitering Munitions

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered the fast-growing loitering munition segment, an area that has until now been largely dominated by Indian private defence firms. The move marks a...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

India Marks Major Armoured Milestone With 1000th T-90(IM) Delivery

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) today delivered the 1000th indigenously produced T-90(IM) tank to the Indian Army from its Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) facility in Avadi, marking a major...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

LVCCS to Digitally Link Indian Army’s Battlefield Firepower Network

One year after Operation Sindoor highlighted the growing role of precision long-range firepower in modern warfare, the Indian Army is now working to automate and digitally connect the entire...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

India Pushes Self-Reliance With Local 105mm Gun for Zorawar

India has reportedly begun work on an indigenous 105mm gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank programme, marking another important milestone in the country’s effort to reduce dependence on...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

How the MK 48 Remains a Dominant Underwater Strike Weapon

Modern naval warfare is not fought only above the waves; some of the most decisive battles take place silently beneath the ocean’s surface. At the center of this hidden...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Poland Advances Airpower Modernisation With Incoming F-35 Fleet

Poland is set to receive its first batch of F-35 stealth fighter jets under an agreement with the United States, as Warsaw strengthens security along its borders with Russia...

Shield AI equips LUCAS drone with AI pilot

The US has partnered with Shield AI to integrate Hivemind autonomy software into the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System (LUCAS), a loitering munition designed for large-scale swarm operations. Inspired by...

May 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms