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Why the DRDO-ARDE is moving on to heavier caliber weapons like the 20 mm cannon

29 Oct,26

DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) has selected SSS Defence and Kalyani Group as Development cum Production Partners to develop an indigenous 20 mm aviation gun and turret system.Continue Reading

ISRAEL’S ELECTIONS AND POSSIBLE OUTCOMES

By Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh, VSM (Retired)

29 Oct,26

On 27 October Israelis voted in what is considered their highest turnout for decades. Continue Reading

Sagar Defence Unveils 'Matangi' Indigenous Autonomous USV at Swavlamban 2026

By Savio Rodrigues

27 Oct,26

Sagar Defence Engineering Limited's 'Matangi', an indigenous Autonomous Unmanned Marine Surface Vehicle (USV), was among the key unmanned maritime systems showcased at the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban 2026 in New Delhi on October 26. Continue Reading

CI4 Showcases Autonomous Maritime Systems at Swavlamban 2026

By Savio Rodrigues

27 Oct,26

Bengaluru-based defence technology company CI4 is looking to expand autonomous operations in India's maritime domain with a range of underwater and unmanned systems showcased at Swavlamban 2026 in New Delhi.Continue Reading

Top Headlines: 27th October 2026

By Chakra Desk

27 Oct,26

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in the defence sector at Swavlamban 2026 in New Delhi.Continue Reading

Lokesh Machines Gets ₹3.14 Crore Indian Army Order for 9 mm Carbines

By Savio Rodrigues

27 Oct,26

Hyderabad-based engineering company Lokesh Machines has secured a ₹3.14 crore order from the Indian Army for the supply of 9 mm carbines.Continue Reading