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June 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Inside the F-22 Raptor: America’s Premier Air Dominance Aircraft

Long before an enemy pilot ever spots it, the threat has already arrived. On a radar screen, it may appear only briefly before vanishing altogether. By the time an...

Thales Anti-Submarine Sonar Selected for Canada’s Next-Generation Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Canada has selected Thales Canada to provide its advanced S2087 anti-submarine towed array sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers, strengthening the fleet’s long-range...

New Tactical Upgrades Bring Advanced Optics Integration to FN’s MAG Machine Gun

Belgian defence manufacturer FN Herstal has introduced the FN MAG TACTICAL with Long Rail, an upgraded version of its battle-proven FN MAG general-purpose machine gun tailored for the growing...

Elbit Awarded Major Contract for Advanced Tank Fire Control and AI Sensor Upgrades

Elbit Systems has won a $350 million contract to modernize a fleet of main battle tanks for an undisclosed international customer, reinforcing the growing global focus on extending the...

Ultra Maritime Wins Lifecycle Support Contracts for Future Canadian Destroyer Fleet

Ultra Maritime has been awarded multiple contracts by Lockheed Martin Canada to provide long-term lifecycle support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyer fleet, reinforcing its role in...

HyperStrike: Zen Technologies Enters Long-Range Precision Strike Segment

Indian defence technology firm Zen Technologies has unveiled the Zen HyperStrike at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, introducing a new indigenous long-range strike system capable of engaging...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

AMCA to Feature Indigenous Glass Cockpit as Data Patterns Expands Fighter Avionics Role

Indian defence electronics company Data Patterns (India) Limited has confirmed its growing role in two of the country’s most important combat aircraft programmes, revealing that it is developing the...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

IAF Modernizes MiG-29UPG With Advanced Missiles and Localized Support Ecosystem

The Indian Air Force’s MiG-29UPG “Fulcrum” fleet is entering a crucial modernization phase aimed at maintaining combat effectiveness through the 2030s while steadily reducing dependence on foreign supply chains....

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

India Studies Next-Generation Strategic Submarine Options Beyond Initial S-5 Batch

India’s next-generation S-5 ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program could see its initial production run capped at four submarines instead of the six units previously discussed, as the Indian Navy...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Falcon 10X Enters Competition for Indian Air Force ISTAR Surveillance Aircraft Requirement

India’s long-awaited Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft program has entered a critical procurement stage following approval by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for the acquisition of...