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Sweden Allocates $900M to Enhance Anti-Drone Defense Systems

Sweden’s government has announced an investment exceeding $900 million to strengthen its air and counter-drone defense capabilities. The funding will support a range of systems, including radar networks, anti-aircraft...

April 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Pentagon Partners with Stratasys to Scale Up Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Stratasys has joined a US Department of Defense initiative focused on expanding the adoption of additive manufacturing across military platforms. The company will support the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability...

April 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

K9 Howitzer Put Forward by Hanwha for US Army’s Mobile Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has identified the K9 self-propelled howitzer as its candidate platform for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The MTC initiative seeks to replace the...

April 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Britain and France Begin Collaboration to Develop Successor to Meteor Air-to-Air Missile

The United Kingdom and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the development of a next-generation successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The 12-month study will...

Lockheed Secures $1.35B Deal to Deploy Hypersonic Weapons on USS Zumwalt for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35 billion contract modification to advance the production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system on board...

Indian Army Receives Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I System with 60 km Reach from Solar Defence

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has achieved a significant breakthrough in India’s defence manufacturing landscape by becoming the first private-sector firm to deliver the Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I rocket system...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Navy Orders More SEWIP Block 3 Electronic Warfare Systems from Northrop

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to manufacture up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems, further strengthening naval defenses...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Britain Enhances RFA Lyme Bay with Autonomous Minehunting Capabilities

The UK Royal Navy is transforming the RFA Lyme Bay into a central platform for autonomous mine countermeasure operations by integrating advanced uncrewed systems capable of detecting and neutralizing...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Riga Advances Maritime Defense with New-Generation Tactical Catamaran

Latvia is advancing efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities with the development of a new multi-role offshore platform aimed at addressing evolving maritime security challenges. The vessel, known as...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

New Delhi Acquires Russian System to Defend Against Low-Flying Aerial Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has acquired the Soviet-origin Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia under a contract valued at ₹4.45 billion (around $47 million), aiming to enhance...