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April 9, 2026
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R&D

New Indian Surveillance System Extends Detection Beyond 50 Kilometers

India is enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities with a new electro-optical system designed to detect threats at distances exceeding 50 kilometers. The system, known as the Rajak...

April 8, 2026
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R&D

America’s Fastest Drone Moves Forward in Development Phase

Hermeus has taken a significant step toward deploying what it claims to be the fastest unmanned aircraft currently in operation, securing $350 million in funding to accelerate development and...

April 8, 2026
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R&D

New Army Strategy Document Details India’s Drone Capability Roadmap

The Indian Army has unveiled a comprehensive technology roadmap outlining its future requirements for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions. Spanning nearly 50 pages, the document details approximately...

April 8, 2026
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R&D

Ukraine Unveils Affordable Air Defense System Under $1M

A Ukrainian company has initiated early development of a new air defense system positioned as a cost-effective alternative to the American Patriot platform. Kyiv-based Fire Point is engaging with...

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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R&D

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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R&D

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....