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April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

US Army Enhances Gray Eagle With ELINT Upgrade

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aerial system with advanced electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities,...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

L3Harris Tests Red Wolf Effects via Skyraider II

L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International platform, focusing on compatibility between the aircraft and payload. The exercise...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

NewSpace Introduces Integrated UGV Warfare Suite With Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, Scout Platforms

NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd has expanded India’s autonomous warfare landscape by unveiling a new family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), marking its formal entry into the land...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

IMRH Helicopter to Use New Five-Blade Rotor, Departing from Dhruv Design

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is moving to a five-bladed articulated rotor system for its upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), marking a clear shift from the hingeless rotor design used on...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Advocates Integration of Astra-2, BrahMos-NG in 114 Rafale Procurement

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets are entering a निर्णायक stage, with emphasis shifting from acquisition to long-term operational sovereignty. A key...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

‘Tritone’ Multi-Purpose Vessel Commissioned Into Italian Naval Fleet

The Italian Navy has received its upgraded “Tritone” multi-purpose support vessel, delivered at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard. Designed for underwater operations, the vessel has undergone enhancements to improve mission capability...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

GE Aerospace Plans New Depot Facility for Tejas Fighter Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has signed a contract with GE Aerospace to set up a dedicated staging facility for F404-IN20 engines powering the Tejas light combat aircraft. The facility...