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Analyses the Pralay salvo-launch demonstration, distinguishing the quasi-ballistic trajectory (manoeuvring mid-course) from conventional ballistic missiles and noting the operational implication: simultaneous salvos from dispersed launchers are designed to saturate adversary point-defence systems.

“The December 31 Pralay salvo test confirmed that multiple missiles can be fired simultaneously from dispersed launchers, testing the saturation mission that single-battery ballistic defences cannot reliably defeat.”

Confirms BrahMos Aerospace's two export orders in FY2025-26 worth Rs 4,000 crore, citing a BrahMos official, and traces the post-Sindoor demand pipeline across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

“BrahMos Aerospace confirmed two export orders in FY2025-26, with officials citing a significant uptick in international interest following the missile's combat debut.”

Reports Adani Defence and Aerospace's joint venture with Israeli company Global Ordnance shipping the first batch of Negev 7.62mm light machine guns from its Hyderabad facility in April 2026, the first India-assembled Israeli small arm to enter Indian Army service.

“Adani's JV with Israeli Global Ordnance shipped the first India-assembled Negev 7.62mm light machine guns in April 2026, the earliest deliverable of the India-Israel small-arms industrial partnership.”

Reports DRDO's announcement that the indigenous Air Independent Propulsion module, based on phosphoric acid fuel cells, has completed qualification testing and is ready for integration into INS Khanderi during a scheduled refit in July 2026, making it the first indigenous AIP system fitted to a front-line Indian submarine.

“DRDO's indigenous AIP module based on phosphoric acid fuel cells is ready for installation aboard INS Khanderi in July 2026, the first such retrofit on a front-line Indian Navy submarine.”

Tracks the multi-year F414 negotiations, reporting that technical talks concluded in March 2026 and GE's board approved the transfer scope in early April; notes that a commercial production contract is targeted before end of FY2026-27 and HAL Bengaluru is building a dedicated engine cell.

“GE and HAL concluded critical technology talks in March 2026 and a commercial production contract is targeted before end of the financial year.”

Cites General Atomics CEO Vivek Lall disclosing that 21 of the 31 MQ-9B drones will be assembled in India in partnership with Bharat Forge, HAL and BEL, with a dedicated MRO facility, the largest-ever Make-in-India commitment by a US drone manufacturer.

“General Atomics CEO confirmed 21 of 31 MQ-9B drones for India will be assembled domestically, partnering with Bharat Forge, HAL and BEL.”