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May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Kaalbhairav MALE UAV Aims for 20,000-ft Operations with ISR and Strike Capability

India’s growing unmanned systems sector continues to gain momentum as startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has announced plans to develop a 1-ton Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) version...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

AeroForce X UAV Proposal Highlights Full Indian Software and Design Control

Dynamatic Technologies Limited, in collaboration with Germany’s Aerodata AG, is positioning its jointly developed “AeroForce X” UAV as a strong contender for the Indian Armed Forces’ requirement for 87...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Legacy ZU-23-2 Air Defence Guns to Become Advanced Counter-Drone Platforms

The Indian Army has launched a major modernization program for its legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns, converting the manually operated 1960s-era system into a modern all-weather platform designed to...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Dynamatic Developing Long-Range Stabilised EO/IR Sensor System for ISR Missions

Dynamatic Technologies is expanding its presence in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sector with the development of an indigenous stabilised electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload. The initiative marks a strategic...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Dassault Set to Receive India’s 114-Fighter RFP Featuring Over 50% Indigenous Content

India is expected to issue a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to French aerospace company Dassault Aviation by mid-next month, advancing one of the Indian Air Force’s most important...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Advances Indigenous Aero-Engine Program as GTRE Floats HEI System EOI

India’s drive toward complete self-reliance in aero-engine technology has advanced significantly with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify an Indian industry...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

AVNL Advances T-90, T-72 Modernization with New Electromagnetic Turret Drive Initiative

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), through its Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, has issued a significant Expression of Interest (EOI) aimed at advancing the modernization of India’s armored...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

MiG-29K Fleet to Receive Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar Upgrade

The Indian Navy has launched a major modernization effort for its MiG-29K carrier-based fighter fleet by replacing the aging Russian-origin Zhuk-ME mechanically scanned radar with the indigenous Uttam Mk2...

Washington Authorizes $4 Billion Patriot Air Defence Sale to Qatar

The US on Friday approved a $4 billion deal to supply Patriot missiles to Gulf partner Qatar, alongside nearly $1 billion worth of precision-guided weapons systems for Israel. In...

May 1, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

New RIPSAW M1 UGV Designed for Reconnaissance and Counter-Drone Missions

Textron Systems and subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. have unveiled the RIPSAW M1, a new unmanned ground vehicle capable of deploying loitering munitions. The platform is designed using a...