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New EW Simulation Collaboration Announced by Keysight and SRC UK

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have announced a partnership aimed at advancing electronic warfare testing and simulation capabilities for defense customers. The collaboration focuses on expanding deployment of Keysight’s...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

US and Philippine Forces Evaluate Lockheed’s NGC2 Battle Network

Lockheed Martin tested its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype during Exercise Balikatan 2026 as US and Philippines forces evaluated advanced digital command systems designed to accelerate battlefield...

British Army Secures Advanced RCH 155 Artillery Systems Under Major Deal

The United Kingdom has awarded a contract worth nearly 1 billion pounds for the procurement of 72 RCH 155 Remote Controlled Howitzers, marking a major step in replacing the...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

British Army Advances Autonomous Wingman Drone Program for Apache Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has shortlisted four defense companies to develop autonomous drone concepts designed to operate alongside the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters under the Project...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Northrop Grumman to Develop RangeHawk Platform for US Hypersonic Trials

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to develop the RangeHawk drone prototype, an upgraded version of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude unmanned aerial system aimed at...

Tokyo Evaluates Transfer of Type 88 Coastal Defense Missiles to Manila

Japan is reportedly considering the export of its Type 88 anti-ship missile system to the Philippines following Manila’s interest in acquiring the capability. According to Japanese broadcaster NHK World-Japan,...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Engine Supply Situation Set to Improve as HAL Awaits Additional GE F404 Deliveries

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has stated that the supply situation for the GE F404-IN20 engines powering the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter jet is expected to improve considerably in the...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Indian Startup Aryavart Introduces TEJAS STOL UAV for Tactical Battlefield Operations

Aryavart Technologies Development Pvt. Ltd. (ATD), the Bhopal-based startup that previously delivered the indigenous ARYA-5001 tactical UAV to the Indian Air Force in late 2025, has introduced a new...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

India Advances Indigenous Hawk Mk132 Cockpit Display Program Through BEL-CSIR Collaboration

In a significant advancement for India’s indigenous military aviation sector, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation and Bharat Electronics Limited have signed a project agreement to jointly develop an indigenous Pilot...

May 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Deliveries Could Begin With Limited Electronic Warfare Concessions

The delivery schedule for the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited may face further delays beyond June, according to a Business Standard report citing defence...