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April 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

NewSpace Introduces Integrated UGV Warfare Suite With Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, Scout Platforms

NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd has expanded India’s autonomous warfare landscape by unveiling a new family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), marking its formal entry into the land...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

IMRH Helicopter to Use New Five-Blade Rotor, Departing from Dhruv Design

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is moving to a five-bladed articulated rotor system for its upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), marking a clear shift from the hingeless rotor design used on...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Advocates Integration of Astra-2, BrahMos-NG in 114 Rafale Procurement

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets are entering a निर्णायक stage, with emphasis shifting from acquisition to long-term operational sovereignty. A key...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

‘Tritone’ Multi-Purpose Vessel Commissioned Into Italian Naval Fleet

The Italian Navy has received its upgraded “Tritone” multi-purpose support vessel, delivered at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard. Designed for underwater operations, the vessel has undergone enhancements to improve mission capability...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Indra Expands Role With EW and Radar Integration for 6 More 212CD Submarines

Indra will equip six additional Type 212CD submarines with its electronic warfare and radar systems under a new agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. This expands on an earlier...

Raytheon to Supply Ukraine With $3.7B Worth of Patriot Interceptors

RTX Corporation’s Raytheon unit has been awarded a $3.7 billion contract to replenish Guidance Enhanced Missile–Tactical (GEM-T) interceptors for Ukraine’s MIM-104 Patriot air defense system. The interceptors are intended...

Seoul Targets 11,000 Drone Procurement to Strengthen Training Programs

South Korea’s military is planning to procure approximately 11,000 commercial drones for training purposes by the end of the year, according to Yonhap News Agency. The acquisition process is...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

GE Aerospace Plans New Depot Facility for Tejas Fighter Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has signed a contract with GE Aerospace to set up a dedicated staging facility for F404-IN20 engines powering the Tejas light combat aircraft. The facility...

US Army Awards Sikorsky $65M Deal for Black Hawk Procurement Support

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has secured a $65 million advanced procurement contract to support the production of 10 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army. The contract covers...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Babcock Retains Role in Providing Technical and Managerial Aid to UK Warships

Babcock International Group has secured a two-year contract extension to continue delivering the Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) for the Royal Navy. The program provides essential fleet maintenance and...