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Saab’s Giraffe1X. Credit: Saab. Saab and Scania France have finalised an agreement with the French Directorate General of Armaments (direction générale de l’Armement) to provide 17 Giraffe 1X radars to the French Armed Forces.   Under the terms of the contract, the joint consortium formed by Saab and Scania France will also deliver a dedicated solution for integrating the radar systems with Scania’s tactical vehicles.  Of the total units, one radar will undergo test and evaluation procedures, while the remaining 16 will be installed on the Scania V3P chassis, a tactical vehicle developed at Scania France’s SPAD division in Angers.   The agreement also covers the supply…

Maharashtra‑based NIBE Ltd has successfully conducted the test firing of the Suryastra (PULS) Multiple Launch Rocket System at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, achieving an exceptional Circular Error Probable of 1.5–2 metres, a level of precision that places the system among the most accurate rocket artillery platforms globally.This milestone underscores India’s growing ability to indigenise advanced rocket artillery systems through strategic partnerships and domestic manufacturing.The Suryastra system, locally manufactured by Nibe Ltd under a technical collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems, represents a significant leap in India’s artillery capabilities.The PULS platform is designed to deliver precision strikes across a wide…

The United States and Ukraine have drafted a memorandum that would open a legal channel for Ukrainian drone technology to enter the American defence supply chain through joint ventures and technology-transfer arrangements with US firms. CBS News first reported on May 12 that the agreement was negotiated between the State Department and Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna. The memorandum would allow Ukraine to sell weapons to the US for the first time since Kyiv effectively banned arms exports at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 to preserve stocks for its own forces. According to CBS…

Open-source illustrative photo      The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3, marking a significant advance in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.The trials were conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh and validated the missile system in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air combat modes. This achievement represents the culmination of the final deliverable configuration testing of the ULPGM-V3, which was operated through an integrated Ground Control System designed to command and control the weapon platform. The GCS incorporates advanced automation technologies that streamline readiness…

Home › Turkey › Turkish Defence News › Türkiye Begins Development of Naval Hürjet for MUGEM Aircraft Carrier Turkish Defence News TAI has begun development of a carrier-capable Hürjet variant for the MUGEM aircraft carrier, with STOBAR/CATOBAR compatibility, reinforced landing gear, arrestor hook, and increased wing area. Spanish defence media are already examining it as an option for Madrid’s future naval air wing. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has begun development of a carrier-capable variant of the Hürjet advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft, with work officially starting in mid-May 2026 according to a report by Naval News citing TRT…

On May 6, Indonesia signed a framework contract with the Turkish company Baykar for the delivery of an initial 12 Bayraktar Kızılelma high-performance uncrewed combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) and the establishment of production and maintenance facilities in Indonesia, during the SAHA 2026 defense exhibition in Istanbul, underscoring the growing Indonesia-Türkiye defense partnership. Türkiye has become but one – albeit arguably the most important of late – source of defense equipment to help modernize the Indonesian military (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, TNI). Jakarta has recently signed four major contracts for military aircraft with Türkiye, involving no less than six different types of…

Sweden has formally joined India’s Shukrayaan mission to Venus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sweden, with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics contributing the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA) instrument.This collaboration strengthens Indo‑Swedish scientific ties and enhances the mission’s ability to study Venus’ atmosphere and its interaction with solar winds.India’s ambitious Shukrayaan mission to Venus has gained a significant international boost with Sweden’s formal participation.The agreement was signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Swedish National Space Agency during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high‑level diplomatic visit to Sweden.This Memorandum of Understanding marks a major expansion of scientific…

Pick up any major Southeast Asian bank’s sustainability report and you will find a coal funding commitment. The language is confident. The dates are specific. But banks from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are hiding behind a hazy smokescreen by funding industrial coal. New data reveals a clear majority of people across Southeast Asian countries – Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore – want bank funding to end for all companies, including coal, that are making climate change worse.  The first nationally representative opinion poll on climate change and coal financing in Southeast Asia, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by clean…

Squadron Leader Saanya has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to earn the coveted Category A Qualified Flying Instructor qualification.This distinction represents the highest level of instructional capability within the IAF, signifying her mastery in training and mentoring pilots to the most exacting standards.The announcement was made by the Indian Air Force on Monday, underscoring the historic nature of her achievement and its inspirational value for future generations of aviators across the nation.In a post on X, the IAF highlighted the significance of the accomplishment, describing it as a proud milestone…

India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on 7 May, according to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release. The PIB described TARA as “the modular range extension kit” and “India’s first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons.” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the IAF, and the industry partners involved, describing the test as “a significant development in advancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities.” India’s Defence Strategy, Capabilities, and Procurement…