INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri are taking part in the Sri Lanka Navy’s International Fleet Review 2025 in Colombo, marking the first overseas deployment for both Indian Navy vessels.
INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri at IFR in Sri Lanka
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KNDS, SMPP to Pitch KATANA PG Shells to India
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SMPP and KNDS have signed a teaming agreement to offer the KATANA family of precision-guided 155mm artillery ammunition to the Indian Army under the Make in India framework. The companies announced the agreement at Milipol in Paris, outlining plans to support India’s requirements for advanced artillery munitions.
INS Sahyadri in Manila After Drills With Philippine Navy
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INS Sahyadri has reached Manila after conducting drills with the Philippine Navy, as part of its ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment involving multiple bilateral and multilateral exercises.
INS Mahe ASW Shallow Water Craft Commissioned
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The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first Mahe-class shallow water anti-submarine warfare vessel. Designed and built by Cochin Shipyard, the ship is the first of eight planned vessels and will operate in coastal and shallow-water environments.
ICEYE, SSC Agree to Explore Nordic, NATO Space Coop.
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ICEYE and the Swedish Space Corporation have signed a Letter of Intent to examine potential cooperation across satellite operations, mission development and launch capabilities, following discussions at the NATO Arctic Space Forum on strengthening allied space-based ISR.
IAF Tejas LCA crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed
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An Indian Air Force Tejas Light Combat Aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot; a court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.
Engine Break from Wing Pylon Caused UPS MD-11 Crash
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The NTSB’s preliminary fndings into the crash of UPS Flight 2976 indicate the left engine and pylon separated after takeoff, with early analysis identifying fatigue cracking in the pylon aft mount. The accident killed three crew and 11 people on the ground.
F-22 Commands Drone During LMT, GA-ASI MUM-T Tests
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Lockheed Martin, General Atomics ASI and L3Harris have completed flight demonstrations in Nevada showing an F-22 pilot issuing in-flight commands to an unmanned aircraft using open-architecture interfaces, software-defined radios and a pilot vehicle interface. The test took place at the Nevada Test and Training Range.
UK orders MBDA DragonFire laser drone interceptor
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The UK has awarded MBDA a £316 million contract to advance the DragonFire laser weapon system and install it on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027, following trials in Scotland that involved shooting down high-speed drones.
Germany Unveils Leopard 2A8 tank, Upgraded PzH 2000
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Germany has presented the Leopard 2A8 and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 in Munich, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius outlining the Bundeswehr’s plans for new armoured systems, production requirements and cooperation with European partners. The Bundeswehr has ordered 123 new Leopard 2A8 tanks.
U.S. Clears Sale of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Shells to India
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The U.S. State Department has cleared two possible Foreign Military Sales to India, including Javelin anti-tank systems and Excalibur artillery rounds worth an estimated $92.8 million, with final values dependent on future negotiations.
Nokia in €100M Investment in NestAI for Defence AI
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Nokia and Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) have invested €100 million in NestAI as part of a new partnership to develop AI-enabled defence and critical-infrastructure technologies, focusing on unmanned systems and advanced command-and-control capabilities.
EU Moots ‘Military Schengen’ for Mobility Across Europe
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The European Commission and the High Representative have introduced a military mobility package aimed at enabling fast, coordinated movement of troops across Europe by 2027, alongside a Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap to strengthen innovation and production capacity. The proposals include harmonised cross-border procedures, new emergency transport mechanisms, infrastructure upgrades and measures to accelerate defence technology development across the EU.
Indian Army Orders BvS10 ATVs from L&T, BAE Systems
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The Indian Army has contracted Larsen & Toubro to manufacture BvS10 Sindhu all-terrain vehicles with technical support from BAE Systems Hägglunds. The agreement includes logistics support and marks the first expansion of the BvS10 platform into Asia, with the vehicles intended for use across diverse Indian operational environments.
Northrop Grumman, MBDA Sign Air & Missile Defence MoU
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Northrop Grumman and MBDA Deutschland have signed an MoU to explore cooperation on air and missile defence technologies, including technical exchanges and potential demonstrations involving systems such as IBCS and ARANEUS as part of efforts to assess integrated defence options for Germany and NATO partners.
