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India’s DRDO has formally invited industry partners to act as Lead System Integrators for a turnkey fibre optic cable and subsea sensor node network in the Indian Ocean, with a shore station in Kochi. This project under “Deep Ocean Watch” is designed to simultaneously strengthen maritime defence against Chinese submarine activity and enable advanced oceanographic research.The Defence Research and Development Organisation has issued an Expression of Interest on 20 June 2026, with a submission deadline of 1 September 2026. The scope covers development, supply, transportation, deployment, and commissioning of fibre optic cables integrated with sensor nodes, alongside the establishment of a…

A. Khollam, IntEng The Army’s CATV fleet has grown to 58 vehicles Source link

Officials during the commencement of the new Air Power Precinct in the Hunter region. Credit: Lockheed Martin Australia. Lockheed Martin Australia has started construction of a new A$85.9m ($59.3m) National Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Ecosystem at Williamtown in the Hunter region.   The project was officially launched on 3 July 2026 at a sod-turning ceremony attended by Defence Industry Minister, Pat Conroy.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Built, an Australian-owned contractor, will begin work on the project immediately, with the precinct…

DRDO’s TARA sits in a unique position among global precision glide kits: it is cheaper and scalable compared to JDAM, SPICE, and AASM HAMMER, while offering competitive range and accuracy.Its affordability and indigenous design make it a “workhorse” solution for India, though it lacks the advanced seeker diversity of SPICE or the rocket propulsion of HAMMER.TARA is a modular glide kit developed by DRDO to convert unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. It offers a stand-off range of 150–180 km depending on release altitude, with accuracy under 3–5 metres CEP.It uses GPS/INS navigation with electro-optical or infrared seekers for terminal guidance.…

USNI N. Forward-deployed Marines in Japan recently received advanced air defense systems to counter cruise missile and drone threats that the service may face during a potential conflict… Source link

In a recent Defence Uncut podcast, this author had highlighted that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was due to enter another major procurement cycle at the end of this decade and through the 2030s. This idea was drawn from two observations: First, one of the PAF’s mainstay fighters – i.e., the three F-16A/B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) and Block-15 Air Defence Fighter (ADF) squadrons – is scheduled for retirement by 2040. This point was confirmed by a USD $686 million support and upgrade deal signed with the United States in December 2025. Previous reporting and analysis by Quwa estimated that…

Skynex is a gun-based solution designed for very short-range air defence. Credit: © Rheinmetall AG. Rheinmetall has obtained a contract for its Skynex air defence systems from an unnamed international customer.  The company will supply four complete Skynex systems under a contract that marks its first agreement with this international customer.   While specific financial terms were not disclosed, a 2 July release indicates the contract is valued in the range of several hundred million euros.   The order was booked in the second quarter of 2026 and is scheduled to be completed over a 39-month period.  The first Skynex battery is…

The Defence Acquisition Council, the Ministry of Defence’s apex body for procurement, is set to examine proposals exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in value.This meeting is being described as one of the most significant DAC sessions in recent memory, reflecting the government’s determination to accelerate military modernisation and strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing.The meeting will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by senior military leaders including General Raja Subramani, General Dhiraj Seth, and Admiral Krishna Swaminathan. Their presence underscores the importance of the decisions expected to be taken, which will directly shape the operational capabilities of the armed forces.Among…

C. Phillipp, People The flyovers will take place hourly from 1:15 p.m. to sunset during the Salute to America Celebration, which ends with 10:30 p.m. fireworks on July 4th. Source link

BAE Systems completes the delivery of 19 CATV to the US military. Credit: BAE Systems/PRNewswire. BAE Systems has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the US military, bringing the total number handed over to US forces to 58.   Among the recipients in this latest shipment are the Vermont National Guard’s (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS), which has received these vehicles for the first time.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The recent delivery also includes CATVs for…