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Estonia Enhances HIMARS Arsenal Through New Lockheed Martin Agreement

Estonia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to acquire three additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Finland Boosts Artillery Strength with 112 More K9 Systems

Finland has finalized a contract with South Korea to procure an additional 112 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from the inventory of the South Korean Armed Forces. The government-to-government agreement,...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Rheinmetall Broadens Portfolio with Entry into Cruise Missile Segment

German defense major Rheinmetall announced on Monday that it will enter cruise missile production for the first time through a partnership with Dutch defense company Destinus. Subject to regulatory...

HENSOLDT UK Secures Contract for 50 Coastal Radar Systems

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT UK has been awarded two contracts by SRT Marine Systems to deliver 50 coastal surveillance radar units for national maritime monitoring networks. These systems will form...

Rheinmetall Picks Theon Sensors for $47M Fire Control System Contract

Rheinmetall has chosen Theon Sensors to provide a stabilized electro-optical solution for its CT25 turret fire control system used in armored platforms. The collaboration incorporates Theon’s PHYLAX sensor suite...

April 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Bushmaster III: Inside the Future of Infantry Fighting Vehicle Firepower

Modern armored vehicles operating in environments where threats range from fast-moving infantry to lightly armored targets require a weapon system that combines firepower, precision, and reliability. The Bushmaster III...

April 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

AI Enhancements Planned for HAL CATS Warrior Loyal Wingman

India’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior loyal wingman program is set for major upgrades in artificial intelligence and autonomy, as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) enhances its Manned-Unmanned Teaming...

‘IG JWALA’ Missile System Introduced to Strengthen India’s Indigenous Strike Power

India’s defence technology landscape is witnessing continued growth driven by private sector innovation, with defencetech startup IG Defence announcing plans to develop the IG JWALA Short-Range Missile System. Designed...

April 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Tejas Mk2 to Feature Meteor Integration Amid Uttam AESA and Astra Enhancements

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively working to integrate the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) onto the upcoming Tejas Mk2, as part of its broader objective to standardize...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Fast-Track Deal Delivers Hundreds of Kamikaze Drones to India

Indian company InsideFPV has fulfilled a ₹100 million ($1.2 million) contract for the Ministry of Defence, delivering hundreds of kamikaze drone systems within a rapid 60-day timeline. The order...