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August 27, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Adapts Iron Beam Into Airborne Laser System

Elbit Systems is bringing Israel’s Iron Beam to the skies by developing an airborne version of the laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force. The ground-based model, built by...

August 27, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

US Army Developing Modular EW Kit for 2026

The US Army plans to begin prototyping a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit in 2026, designed to operate across a wide range of platforms. Known as the Modular Mission...

India Introduces Indigenous Missile-Laser Hybrid Air Defense

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), an indigenous solution combining missile interceptors with...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Bulgaria, Germany Announce $1 Billion in Defense Ventures

Bulgaria and Germany are set to launch £1 billion ($1.1 billion) in joint defense industry projects, including new facilities in Bulgaria for the production of artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Secures $2.8 Billion F-35 Engine Contract

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, has secured a contract valued at up to $2.8 billion to produce engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The deal covers...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Plans Construction of 1,300+ Kuai Chi USVs

Taiwan plans to acquire 1,320 domestically built Kuai Chi attack uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) over the next five years, according to the Taipei Times. The vessels will be delivered...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Australia, UK Introduce Copperhead Affordable ‘Plug-and-Launch’ Munition

The defense technology agencies of Australia and the UK are collaborating to develop low-cost guided weapon systems under the Copperhead Project Arrangement, signed in February. The UK announced the...

US Air Force Selects Red 6 AR Tech for Virtual F-16 Training

The US Air Force has awarded a contract to Red 6, a Florida-based augmented reality (AR) solutions company, to provide its Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) for the...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Thailand Acquires Saab Gripen E/F Jets to Upgrade Fleet

Sweden’s defense procurement agency has finalized a 5.3-billion kronor ($500 million) agreement with Saab to supply four Gripen fighter jets to Thailand. The package includes three Gripen E and...

August 26, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

India Unveils First MALE Drone With 3,000 km Endurance

Bengaluru-based defense technology startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has introduced India’s first indigenous medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) autonomous combat drone. The AI-powered FWD Kaal Bhairava boasts an endurance of...