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Indra Expands Role With EW and Radar Integration for 6 More 212CD Submarines

Indra will equip six additional Type 212CD submarines with its electronic warfare and radar systems under a new agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. This expands on an earlier...

‘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
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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
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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
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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...

Estonia Suspends $589M IFV Program, Redirects Budget to Drones and Air Defense

Estonia has opted to suspend its 500-million-euro ($589 million) infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) replacement program, redirecting focus toward drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems. Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur pointed...

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå-Class Frigate Project

Navantia has confirmed that it is proposing its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk solution for the country’s four-ship Luleå program, offering delivery timelines of two vessels...

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Textron to Deliver Support Services for US T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a contract worth over $150 million to provide program management and maintenance support for the US military’s T-6 Texan II training aircraft fleet....

Indian Army Approves DRDO’s MPATGM for Induction into Infantry Units

In a major step toward strengthening India’s infantry combat capability and indigenous defense ecosystem, the Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM),...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL Develops AI and AR-Driven Inspection System for HTT-40 Engine Upkeep

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a new DRISHTI challenge aimed at developing an AI- and Augmented Reality (AR)-enabled visual inspection system for the TPE331-12B engine used in the HTT-40...