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May 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Receives Indigenous ULPGM and AGNIKAA Strike Systems From Adani Defence & Aerospace

Adani Defence & Aerospace has strengthened India’s drive toward rapidly deployable indigenous battlefield systems by delivering two advanced capabilities to the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement (EP-6) framework:...

May 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New 300kW Directed-Energy Weapon Strengthens India’s Future Battlefield Capabilities

India is developing a new 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of engaging and neutralizing emerging threats at ranges of up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). The system combines advanced...

May 7, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Tonbo Imaging Launches ‘SharkJet’ Turbojet Kamikaze Drone for Precision Strike Missions

Tonbo Imaging has unveiled its new jet-powered loitering munition, SharkJet, during the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj. The system was presented as a high-speed autonomous strike platform built...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Legacy ZU-23-2 Air Defence Guns to Become Advanced Counter-Drone Platforms

The Indian Army has launched a major modernization program for its legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns, converting the manually operated 1960s-era system into a modern all-weather platform designed to...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Developing High-Power 300 kW Laser Weapon for Future Air Defence Operations

India is continuing to advance its next-generation warfare capabilities as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) progresses with the development of a 300 kilowatt Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Dynamatic Developing Long-Range Stabilised EO/IR Sensor System for ISR Missions

Dynamatic Technologies is expanding its presence in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sector with the development of an indigenous stabilised electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload. The initiative marks a strategic...

April 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Romania Tests Merops AI Drone Defense System in Field Conditions

Romania has conducted field trials of the AI-enabled Merops counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range along the Black Sea, according to Reuters. Romanian Defence Minister...

April 28, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

SSS Defence Reveals T12 Semi-Auto Shotgun for Military and Counter-Drone Roles

SSS Defence has unveiled a new 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun tailored for modern military needs, combining robust construction, advanced features, and high versatility. The gas-operated, magazine-fed T12 stands out as...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Super Kaatil UAV Planned With 350 km Range and Supersonic Speed

Dynamatic Technologies has unveiled plans for a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” marking a significant advancement in India’s unmanned strike capabilities. Designed as a supersonic unmanned aerial vehicle...

April 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Announces $6.6B US Arms Deal Including Joint Ammo Production

Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement agreements with the United States valued at 208.77 billion New Taiwan dollars ($6.6 billion), including a joint production initiative for large-caliber ammunition. The...