Defence Technology

Russian Sources Claim 28 Ukrainian Ground Robots Attacked Near Lyman; Details Unverified
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Russian Sources Claim 28 Ukrainian Ground Robots Attacked Near Lyman; Details Unverified

Reports circulating in early November claim Ukrainian forces deployed a group of 28 unmanned ground vehicles against Russian positions in the Lyman sector of Donetsk region. The reported number, exact location and outcome have not been independently established, and the available accounts rely heavily on Russian military-linked sources. What happened…
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Indian Naval Academy Develops AI-Assisted Two-Drone System for Maritime Rescue
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Indian Naval Academy Develops AI-Assisted Two-Drone System for Maritime Rescue

The Indian Naval Academy has developed a two-drone maritime rescue system that uses an AI-assisted search quadcopter to locate people in the water and a separate hexacopter to deliver a lifebuoy. The design separates detection from delivery while retaining human approval for the final drop, according to details provided by…
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Helsing Introduces Contra AI Air Defence Architecture and Two Drone Interceptors
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Helsing Introduces Contra AI Air Defence Architecture and Two Drone Interceptors

German defence technology company Helsing has introduced Contra, an AI-enabled air-defence architecture designed to respond to mass drone and missile threats. What happened? The October 26 announcement includes two interceptor concepts, the jet-powered AD-1 Inferno and rocket-powered AD-2 Ambush, as elements of a coordinated defensive system. Why this development matters…
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Sagar Defence Showcases Indigenous Autonomous Marine Surface Vehicle at Swavlamban 2026
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Sagar Defence Showcases Indigenous Autonomous Marine Surface Vehicle at Swavlamban 2026

Sagar Defence Engineering has presented an indigenous autonomous marine surface vehicle associated with the Indian Navy's Swavlamban 2026 programme. What happened? The company announced the platform for the October 26–27 event in New Delhi. Reporting identifies the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative as the development pathway and highlights maritime…
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Sarvam Signs Five-Year Defence AI Agreement Covering India’s Three Armed Services
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Sarvam Signs Five-Year Defence AI Agreement Covering India’s Three Armed Services

Indian AI company Sarvam has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to pursue artificial intelligence applications for the armed forces. What happened? Announced on October 27, the framework covers Army, Navy and Air Force requirements, including training, operational support and decision-making. Sarvam's Chanakya defence division…
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Indian Navy’s Swavlamban 2026 Puts NAUSETU Interface Standards in Focus
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Indian Navy’s Swavlamban 2026 Puts NAUSETU Interface Standards in Focus

The Indian Navy's fifth Swavlamban innovation and indigenisation seminar is taking place in New Delhi on 26–27 October, with a planned release that could be important for India's naval technology ecosystem: the Naval Unified Systems, Ethernet and Tactical Utilisation (NAUSETU) Interface Standards. According to the Ministry of Defence's 19 October…
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IAF Takes Unmanned-Systems Roadmap to Industry, Flags Four Indigenous Priorities
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IAF Takes Unmanned-Systems Roadmap to Industry, Flags Four Indigenous Priorities

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken its unmanned and autonomous systems roadmap directly to India’s drone industry, using a New Delhi outreach programme to spell out the capabilities it wants domestic companies, startups and research partners to develop. Around 100 representatives from drone companies and affiliated industry partners attended…
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Bulgaria Seeks NATO Anti-Drone Systems After Black Sea Attacks
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Bulgaria Seeks NATO Anti-Drone Systems After Black Sea Attacks

Bulgaria has asked NATO for anti-drone systems and combat-aircraft support after a series of drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea heightened concern about security near the alliance's southeastern flank. The request comes amid investigations into attacks on vessels in and near Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. Key Takeaways…
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