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Adani Defence & Aerospace has delivered the Agnikaa VTOL-1 FPV Kamikaze Drones and ULPGM Precision Munitions to the Indian Army under Emergency Procurement, marking a major leap in India’s indigenous combat capability.Both systems have been validated in high-altitude and electronic warfare trials, reinforcing India’s push towards self-reliance in defence.Adani Defence & Aerospace has equipped the Indian Army with two advanced combat systems under Emergency Procurement 6 (EP-6): the Agnikaa VTOL-1 FPV Kamikaze Drone and the ULPGM Precision Munition.The handover was witnessed in Hyderabad by the Western Command, underscoring the urgency and strategic importance of these acquisitions. This delivery represents a…

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The contract marks the first selection of the C-390 Millennium in the Middle East. Credit: Embraer. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has entered into an agreement that will allow for the purchase of up to 20 C-390 Millennium airlifters for the UAE Air Force from Brazil’s Embraer. Under the terms, the UAE will acquire 10 aircraft, with options for a further 10, marking the first selection of the aircraft by a Middle Eastern buyer. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more This is also…

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The Institute for Plasma Research has successfully demonstrated a fully integrated 8kN Electromagnetic Launcher (EML), marking a significant leap in indigenous Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology for defence and industrial applications.This achievement validates India’s capability to scale advanced electromagnetic propulsion systems for naval and mining sectors.The Electromagnetic Launcher team achieved a major milestone with the demonstration of its fully integrated 8kN prototype. This indigenous system represents a foundational step towards scalable Linear Induction Motor technologies, with potential applications across defence and industry.The prototype delivers launch speeds of approximately 20 metres per second for a moving mass of around 170 kilograms,…

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A T-7A Red Hawk lands after flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell. The US Air Force (USAF) has cleared the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for production following Milestone C approval on 23 April 2026. Boeing Defense, Space & Security was awarded a contract valued at $219m, covering 14 aircraft, as well as spares, support equipment, and required training. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The approval follows a year of joint progress under an…

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India’s semiconductor ecosystem has received a major boost with Cabinet approval for two new units in Gujarat, worth ₹3,936 crore, expected to generate employment for 2,230 skilled professionals.These projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on GaN technology and a discrete semiconductor packaging unit, marking the 12th set of approvals under the India Semiconductor Mission.The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared two semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the approvals include India’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology…

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A UH-60M helicopter conducting Phase I Army flight tests of Northrop Grumman’s ITDS with the ATHENA sensor. Credit: U.S. Army. Northrop Grumman has secured a contract from the US Army for the second phase of development on the Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS). The decision to award the contract follows earlier flight tests, where Northrop Grumman’s technology demonstrated effectiveness against alternative systems. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The ITDS incorporates the Advanced Tactical Hostile Engagement Awareness (ATHENA) sensor, which offers US Army…

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The Indian Navy is undergoing a significant fleet expansion, marked by the induction of advanced stealth warships that redefine its operational reach. The recent deliveries of INS Mahendragiri and INS Dunagiri, alongside the commissioning of INS Taragiri, highlight a decisive shift towards multirole readiness, blue-water operations, and sustained presence across the Indian Ocean.As detailed in a report by India Today, these developments are part of Project 17A, a program designed to deliver seven Nilgiri-class stealth frigates as successors to the Shivalik-class, India’s first indigenously designed stealth warships.The induction of these warships comes at a time when China and Pakistan are…

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