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Northrop Secures $475M US Deal to Design Glide Phase Hypersonic Interceptor

The US Missile Defense Agency has issued a $475 million contract modification to Northrop Grumman to accelerate development of its counter-hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI). This raises the total...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Indian Armed Forces Ramp Up Attack Helicopter Fleets with Faster Prachand Induction

India’s armed forces are progressively expanding their dedicated attack helicopter fleets as part of a wider modernization push, with a clear focus on improving battlefield mobility, precision strike capability,...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

HAL Develops AI and AR-Driven Inspection System for HTT-40 Engine Upkeep

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a new DRISHTI challenge aimed at developing an AI- and Augmented Reality (AR)-enabled visual inspection system for the TPE331-12B engine used in the HTT-40...

Indian Army Approves DRDO’s MPATGM for Induction into Infantry Units

In a major step toward strengthening India’s infantry combat capability and indigenous defense ecosystem, the Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM),...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Textron to Deliver Support Services for US T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a contract worth over $150 million to provide program management and maintenance support for the US military’s T-6 Texan II training aircraft fleet....

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå-Class Frigate Project

Navantia has confirmed that it is proposing its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk solution for the country’s four-ship Luleå program, offering delivery timelines of two vessels...

US Army Grants $465M Night Vision Deal to L3Harris

The US Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract valued at up to $465 million to deliver its next-generation binocular night-vision system, reinforcing efforts to enhance battlefield visibility for...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Navantia Assigned Maintenance Role for Turkey’s Anadolu Amphibious Ship

Navantia has entered into an agreement with Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide lifecycle maintenance and technical support for the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu. The contract establishes a...

Estonia Suspends $589M IFV Program, Redirects Budget to Drones and Air Defense

Estonia has opted to suspend its 500-million-euro ($589 million) infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) replacement program, redirecting focus toward drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems. Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur pointed...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

UK Acquires Jet-Powered Skyhammer Interceptor for Anti-Drone Role

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace to supply its jet-powered drone and missile interceptor system to the UK Armed Forces and partners...