India’s IAR Aviation Unveils Cluster Ghost Drone System (Decoys) To Overwhelm Enemy Defences

Dehradun-based IAR Aviation has unveiled the Cluster Ghost Drone System (CGDS), a swarm-based decoy platform designed to mislead and overwhelm enemy air defence networks.This innovation marks a significant step in India’s indigenous drone warfare capabilities, providing a cost-effective solution to counter advanced radar and missile systems.The Cluster Ghost Drone System is engineered as a swarm

June 19, 2026
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SMPP And KNDS Seal Strategic Pact To Manufacture Next-Generation Loitering Munitions In India

Indian defence manufacturer SMPP has entered into a teaming agreement with European defence major KNDS to produce advanced loitering munitions in India.The announcement was made at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, underscoring India’s determination to strengthen indigenous defence production and meet the armed forces’ growing demand for precision strike systems.The agreement will be

June 18, 2026
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US Air Force Accelerates Production of Semi-Autonomous Combat Aircraft Fleet

The US Air Force has awarded production contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a decisive step towards fielding a fleet of 1,000 semi-autonomous aircraft. The move accelerates delivery timelines, with over 150 combat-capable CCAs expected by the end of the decade.The contracts cover the FQ-42A from General Atomics and

June 18, 2026
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Thanos Technologies Demonstrates In-Flight Test Firing of UAV-Integrated Weapon Platform In Hyderabad

Hyderabad-based Thanos Technologies has successfully demonstrated the in-flight test firing of a UAV-integrated weapon platform, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence innovation. This achievement highlights the company’s growing role in merging unmanned aerial systems with precision strike capabilities, strengthening India’s push towards sovereign military

June 17, 2026
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Redon Systems Achuk-150 And Bheeshan Launcher Trials Mark Breakthrough In India’s Indigenous Precision-Strike Capability

Hyderabad-based Redon Systems has successfully validated the Achuk-150 loitering munition and its Bheeshan launcher in rigorous field trials, marking a decisive step in India’s indigenous precision-strike capability.The system demonstrated high-altitude endurance, rapid swarm deployment, and autonomous targeting, positioning it as a critical force multiplier for the Indian defence forces.The

June 17, 2026
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Indian Air Force (No. 5 Base Repair Depot) To Establish Indigenous Drone Development Hub At Sulur

The Indian Air Force is establishing a dedicated drone development and production facility at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu under the 5 Base Repair Depot, marking a major step towards indigenous kamikaze drone capability, according to a report by News18.This initiative will create a self-sustaining ecosystem for design, manufacturing, and sustainment of one-way attack drones, fully

June 17, 2026
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Defence Ministry Approves ₹500 Crore Military Drone Hub At IIT-Kanpur

The Ministry of Defence has approved in principle a ₹500 crore National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT-Kanpur, positioning Uttar Pradesh as India’s leading centre for defence drone innovation. This initiative will provide full-stack capabilities in design, testing, certification, and counter-drone systems, while strengthening the UP Defence Industrial Corridor ecosystem.The Ministry of

June 17, 2026
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Ten Indian Firms Compete For ₹30,000 Crore Indigenous Drone Deal To Supply 87 MALE UAVs To IAF

Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike

June 17, 2026
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