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April 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

IAF’s Rudram-2 Set for Validation Completion, Production by 2027

India’s indigenous Rudram-2 is nearing a key milestone, with the system in the final phase of validation trials and expected to receive production clearance soon. Developed by DRDO, the...

April 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

DRDO Readies 100kW Laser Weapon Test Under DURGA-II

India is advancing toward the deployment of shipborne directed energy weapons as the DRDO prepares to test a 100 kW high-power laser system for integration on frontline naval platforms....

April 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Indian Army Prioritizes Pinaka in Grad Replacement Review

The Indian Army is undertaking a major shift in its rocket artillery doctrine, gradually phasing out legacy Russian-origin Grad systems in favor of expanding the indigenous Pinaka MBRL fleet....

April 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

GTRE Revives Kaveri Engine for Next-Gen Tejas Platform

India’s indigenous jet engine program is entering a decisive phase as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) advances development of the Kaveri 2.0 engine. Positioned as a successor to...

Brahmastra Explosives Supplies 122mm Rockets with Extended 40 km Range

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of 122mm GRAD rockets with an extended range of up to 40 kilometers, strengthening its position in the global artillery...

April 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Tata Advanced Systems Developing Advanced UGV for Military Applications

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has introduced an advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), marking a significant step in India’s drive toward indigenous unmanned combat systems. Designed and developed in-house,...

April 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

India Eyes LiB-Powered Scorpéne Sub with BrahMos-NG Capability

Naval Group has proposed the Scorpéne Evolved to the Indian Navy, a next-generation upgrade that represents a major technological advancement over the existing Kalvari-class submarines. The offering is intended...

April 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

K9 Vajra-T to Receive Counter-Drone Suite with RWS and Jamming Systems

The Indian Army is upgrading its K9 Vajra-T 155mm/52-caliber self-propelled howitzer with advanced survivability enhancements, transforming it into a digitized combat platform capable of countering modern aerial threats. Operating...

April 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Understanding PULS: A Guide to the Universal Launch System

In today’s era of network-centric warfare, traditional tube artillery and legacy rocket systems are increasingly уступed by platforms capable of rapidly shifting targets with precision. The Precise and Universal...

April 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO Wins Lifecycle Support Contract for Prithvi-II Upgrade Program

India’s legacy Prithvi-II ballistic missile is undergoing a critical phase of maintenance and modernization, led by the DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI). As India advances next-generation solid-fuel systems such...