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April 8, 2026
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Tejas LSP-2 and LSP-3 Complete Extensive Testing of Uttam AESA Radar

India’s indigenous defence ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone with the Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Electronics and Radar...

April 7, 2026
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Australian Army Scales Up First-Person Drone Training Programs

The Australian Army is expanding its training framework to accelerate the integration of first-person view (FPV) attack drones across its operational units. Personnel from both combat and support formations...

April 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Strengthens Maritime Capabilities with Multiple Vessel Additions

The Indian Navy has inducted several indigenously built vessels, marking significant shipbuilding achievements and reinforcing its commitment to defense self-reliance. The deliveries span multiple programs, including the Mahe- and...

April 7, 2026
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CAESAR SPH Enhances Mobility in Modern Artillery Operations

Heavy artillery once depended on sheer firepower, often limited by slow logistics and vulnerable firing positions. The evolution of modern warfare shifted the focus toward speed, automation, and operational...

April 7, 2026
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HAL Initiates Program to Build High-Fidelity Digital Twin Engine Model

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched a new innovation initiative under its DRISHTI challenge framework, inviting proposals for the design and development of a high-fidelity digital twin software model...

April 6, 2026
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Sheshnag20 loitering munition by NewSpace highlights India’s move into AI-powered drone swarm combat

India’s rapidly advancing drone warfare ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone, with NewSpace Research & Technologies indicating readiness to offer its Sheshnag20 system to the Indian Army for evaluation....

April 6, 2026
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India explores transforming S4-class submarines into guided missile platforms ahead of SSN deployment

India’s nuclear submarine roadmap appears to be entering a pragmatic and strategically significant phase, as naval planners assess the feasibility of converting the S4-class SSBN platform into a nuclear-powered...

April 6, 2026
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Honeywell partners with Odys Aviation to create aerial counter-UAV solutions

Honeywell has entered into a strategic partnership with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-drone capability designed to extend defensive coverage for critical infrastructure and high-value assets beyond conventional...

April 6, 2026
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India considers supersonic strike capability using ramjet-driven loitering weapons

The Indian Army is assessing the development of a new category of supersonic loitering munitions designed to address advanced air defense systems and evolving threats in highly contested operational...

April 5, 2026
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S4 Star SSBN milestone: 90% indigenous content signals major boost to India’s naval autonomy

India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent has entered a more advanced stage with the reported commissioning of INS Aridhaman (S4) on April 3, 2026, alongside rapid progress on its successor, the...