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August 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Agni Missiles Burn Up to 30% More Fuel to Avoid Foreign Airspace During Tests

India’s Agni family of long-range ballistic missiles is designed with sufficient performance margin to absorb significant propellant losses during certain test-flight manoeuvres, according to former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher....

August 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ADE Upgrades Aerospace Manufacturing and FCS Simulation Facilities for Future Defence Systems

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a leading aerospace laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is upgrading its manufacturing and simulation infrastructure to strengthen India’s capabilities in...

August 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sudan Strengthens Ground Forces With Pakistani-Made Mohafiz Armored Vehicles

Sudan has reportedly taken delivery of nearly 100 Mohafiz infantry mobility vehicles manufactured in Pakistan as it seeks to improve battlefield mobility and convoy security amid its continuing conflict...

August 7, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

PDW Secures $820M Pentagon Support to Expand Drone Component Manufacturing

The US Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has conditionally committed up to $820 million in financing to Performance Drone Works (PDW) to expand US-based production of...

August 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Conducts First Two-Aircraft Viper Shield Flight Test on F-16s

L3Harris Technologies has achieved another major milestone for its Viper Shield electronic warfare system after completing its first two-aircraft flight test involving F-16 fighter jets. The achievement brings the...

August 7, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Aurelius Secures $40M to Expand Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Manufacturing

Aurelius Systems has raised $40 million to scale up manufacturing of its directed-energy counter-drone platform as demand for autonomous air-defense technologies continues to accelerate. The California-headquartered company said the...

August 6, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Pursues Next-Gen Counter-Drone Interceptor Under $150K

The US Army is inviting industry proposals for a next-generation counter-drone missile designed to defeat small unmanned aircraft at extended ranges while keeping the cost below $150,000 per interceptor....

August 6, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon Complete First Automated Teaming Demo

Northrop Grumman and Boeing have completed a technology demonstration showcasing the first automated crewed-uncrewed teaming between the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft and the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The...

August 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India’s Lightweight A2G Missile Targets Expanded Drone Strike Capability

India’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities could gain an additional strike option with the development of a lightweight air-to-ground (A2G) missile intended for future drone operations. The missile is...

August 6, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Norway Set to Receive $270M US M795 Artillery Ammunition Package

The US State Department has approved a potential $270 million Foreign Military Sale to Norway for US-made M795 155mm high-explosive (HE) artillery projectiles. The proposed package includes technical services...