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May 17, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Indian Startup Aryavart Introduces TEJAS STOL UAV for Tactical Battlefield Operations

Aryavart Technologies Development Pvt. Ltd. (ATD), the Bhopal-based startup that previously delivered the indigenous ARYA-5001 tactical UAV to the Indian Air Force in late 2025, has introduced a new...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Engine Supply Situation Set to Improve as HAL Awaits Additional GE F404 Deliveries

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has stated that the supply situation for the GE F404-IN20 engines powering the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter jet is expected to improve considerably in the...

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

Elbit’s Hermes UAV Series Remains a Key Asset in Persistent ISR Warfare

Long before drones became central to modern warfare, one unmanned aircraft family was already redefining military intelligence gathering. The Elbit Hermes series steadily evolved into one of the world’s...

World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald Ford Returns After Record Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to the United States on Saturday after completing a historic 326-day deployment to the Middle East and other operational theaters, according to the...

US Halts Poland Troop Deployment Amid European Force Restructuring

The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland as part of a broader restructuring of American forces in Europe following Washington’s decision to reduce...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

US Army’s M1301 ISV Redefines Tactical Mobility for Infantry Units

Speed over protection. Mobility over mass. The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was developed with one clear objective: move infantry squads rapidly across the battlefield and into position with...

US Army Selects Core Systems’ Rugged Computers for C2NOW Program

Core Systems has won a contract to supply its ATMOS2 rugged tactical computing systems for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now (C2NOW) initiative. The C2NOW program is focused on...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Wraith Shield Turns L3Harris Tactical Radios Into AI Drone Detection Nodes

L3Harris has unveiled Wraith Shield, a software upgrade that transforms tactical radios into AI-enabled RF sensing systems capable of detecting small unmanned aerial threats. The new capability enhances existing...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Kopin Expands Domestic OLED Production Amid Rising Military Demand

Kopin Corporation is consolidating OLED microdisplay production at its headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts, by bringing the entire manufacturing process in-house. The transition follows the company’s acquisition of advanced OLED...

Hanwha and Milrem Launch Joint Bid for Romanian Unmanned Vehicle Requirement

Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with Estonia-based Milrem Robotics to jointly compete for Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) procurement program. The agreement, signed during the BSDA 2026 defense exhibition in...