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Air Warfare
India officially welcomed as an observer on Eurodrone programme
24th January 2025
The four-nation medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed aerial system (UAS) programme includes France, Germany, Italy and Spain. India’s acceptance as an observer is the second addition to the programme, following Japan in 2023.
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Naval Warfare
MDL and TKMS partnership becomes sole bidder for India’s $8 billion P751 contract
7th February 2025
The partnership is understood to be the only remaining contender for the contract which could be signed in 2026.
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Naval Warfare
India commissions three new vessels
15th January 2025
The new vessels, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagsheer, will be deployed to protect vital trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
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Naval Warfare
Canada commits to $15 billion River-class destroyers and infrastructure
17th March 2025
The new destroyer programme aims to build 15 new vessels over at least the next 25 years, the first of which should launch in the early 2030s.
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Land Warfare
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
20th December 2024
India has been navigating a strategic balancing act in its defence modernisation efforts as it considers deals with Russia and the US.
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Air Warfare
Will the Eurofighter Typhoon’s fight for new markets prevail?
25th August 2025
Poland and Turkey are often cited as potential fresh export opportunities for the Eurofighter Typhoon. But are the sales prospects realistic and what factors could tip the balance?
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Naval Warfare
TKMS joins forces with Norwegian shipbuilder for Fridtjof Nansen frigate replacement bid
28th March 2025
Four shipbuilders have been downselected to build the frigate replacement programme, and TKMS hopes the new deal will give it a geographical advantage.
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Air Warfare
New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?
26th May 2025
Following the retirement of Watchkeeper from the UK Armed Forces, what drone capabilities will be next sought as a replacement?
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for Royal Navy’s next-generation nuclear submarine
25th March 2025
HMS Dreadnought will be the first of the four Dreadnought class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) scheduled to enter service in the early 2030s. Following its keel-laying ceremony last week, Shephard takes a deeper dive into the class which will eventually replace the Royal Navy's long-standing Vanguard class of boats.
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Air Warfare
Swarm drones and CCAs take flight in India
14th March 2025
India reaches new milestones as it pushes it unmanned combat and surveillance strategy forward.
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Naval Warfare
Israel Shipyards begins steel-cutting on new Reshef-class corvettes
20th February 2025
The new indigenously-built corvettes will replace Israel's Sa'ar 4.5 class which has been in service for four decades.
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Air Warfare
US approves deal for $1.7 billion upgrade of Indian Navy MH-60R helicopters
4th December 2024
The equipment sale for the helicopters includes 30 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals (MIDS JTRS) for the Indian Navy.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2025: NTGS ALAKRAN passes 300 sales with major Saudi Arabian order
17th February 2025
NTGS has integrated its ALAKRAN mortar carrier onto multiple platforms worldwide, with Saudi Arabia as its largest customer. The UK is exploring options for a 120mm system, while new ammunition developments enhance the platform’s effectiveness on the battlefield.
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Naval Warfare
Indian naval crew awaits delayed Russian-built frigates
28th November 2024
India has been re-evaluating its naval capabilities as its maritime objectives continue to expand beyond the Indian Ocean.
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Naval Warfare
New Talwar-class frigate enters service with the Indian Navy
13th December 2024
The INS Tushil has been in production and testing for over a decade, with three more vessels following behind to complete the class.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Main battle tanks
T-90S Licensed Production
The HVF is expected to be able to produce 120 T-90S each year, suggesting deliveries under this contract will be completed by 2023. Due to ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Ka-226T- Air Force [India]
Programme Background India had operated a diverse and antiquated fleet of helicopters to support its high-altitude operations along contested borders with China and Pakistan. Reducing ...
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Fighter - multirole
Rafale Follow-On [India]
Programme Background The Indian Air Force has requested the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft. The ask comes shortly after the plane was used successfully ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9B (Tri-Service) [India]
Background Inception & The Indian Navy In 2016, reports suggested India was looking to acquire the MQ-9A Reaper. The two parties developed this requirement, and in June 2017, ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R Seahawk (India)
Programme Background On 25 February 2020, a letter of acceptance for 24 MH-60Rs, worth approximately $2.12 billion, was signed by India and the US in Delhi. ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Ka-226T - Army [India]
Programme Background India had operated a diverse and antiquated fleet of helicopters to support its high-altitude operations along contested borders with China and Pakistan. Reducing ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Eurodrone (Forecast) [India]
Programme Background India's Application As announced by a joint statement around the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) on 25 October 2024, Germany accepted India's application to join ...
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Transport
C295 [India]
Programme Background India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the Indian Air Force bid for the supply and production of 56 C295 transport aircraft to replace ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Indian-Made MALE UAV [India]
Background Requirements As of late 2023, the Indian tri-service plan reportedly included the acquisition of 155 indigenously produced MALE UAVs alongside 31 MQ-9B drones from General Atomics (GA-ASI), ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Next Generation Destroyers [India]
India has begun developing its Next Generation Destroyers programme, also known as Project 18. The project for the Indian Navy is expected to replace the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Next Generation Destroyers [India]
India has begun developing its Next Generation Destroyers programme, also known as Project 18. The project for the Indian Navy is expected to replace the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Data links
Data links | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
SPOT V3
The SPOT V3 is a fixed-wing UAV developed by the Indian firm CDSpace Robotics. Designed for ISR tasks, the platform is VTOL capable and meets ...
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Aircraft carriers
Vikramaditya Class
INS Vikramaditya is India’s only functional aircraft carriers following the retirement of INS Viraat in 2016. India bought the ex-Russian carrier and upgraded it to ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Netra 5
Launched at Aero India 2025, the Netra 5 is a rotary-wing UAV manufactured by ideaForge. It can host a 900g EO/IR camera and drop a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Abhimanyu
The Abhimanyu is a concept UAV from NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT). Its development has been partly funded by the Indian MoD's Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Vijayastra
Unveiled at Advantage Vidarbha 2026, the Vijayastra is a MALE fixed-wing UAV from Solar Group. Featuring a twin-boom tail configuration, the UAV has a single engine and ...
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AEW&C, ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol
EMB-145 (R-99)
The Embraer EMB-145 is a modified version of the ERJ-145 regional jet. The aircraft, available in both AEW&C; and Maritime Patrol configurations is in service ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Yeti
Unveiled at Aero India 2025, the Yeti is a concept cargo-carrying UAV take-off from small areas at up to 6.5km altitudes. Its payload can be configured ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Super Dvora Mk 1/Mk 2
The Israeli Navy has operated the Super Dvora-class fast attack craft since 1989. Vessels are also in service with Eritrea (four boats), India (three boats), ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
CMS (Vikrant-Class)
The Combat Management System abroad INS Vikrant is developed by TATA Power's Strategic Engineering Division, the Indian MoD's Weapon and Electonic System Engineering Establishment and ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
HF SDR
Bharat Electronics Limited's High-Frequency Software-Defined Radio (HF SDR) was unveiled at the Aero India 2023 exhibition. The transceiver operates in the HF band and features ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Zolt
The Zolt is a concept UAV showcased by ideaForge at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. The UAV, intended for ISR missions, has anti-jamming communications, AI-enabled ...
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Sonobuoys
AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR
The AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR is made by Ultra Maritime in the USA, it is marketed at international users of the MH-60 and P-8A.
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
Kopyo-21I
The Kopyo-21I is a multi-mode radar manufactured by Phazotron NIIR in Russia. It is described by the manufacturer as a fourth-plus generation radar, designed to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Switch V2
The Switch V2 was commercially launched at Aero India 2025; it is a fixed-wing, VTOL-capable ISR and mapping drone from ideaForge. Compared to the original ...
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Frigates
Talwar Class (Project 11356)
India’s Talwar-class (Project 11356) frigates for the Indian Navy have been built in Russia based on the old Soviet Navy’s Krivak-class frigates and delivered to ...
