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June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $74M to Integrate UK and Italian Weapons on F-35s

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $74.2 million contract modification to integrate UK- and Italy-specific weapon systems into the F-35A and F-35B as part of the Block...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Raytheon Lands $1.1B US Navy Order for More Than 1,900 AIM-9X Missiles

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1.1 billion contract modification to manufacture more than 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles for the US military and international partners. The...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Germany and Ukraine Partner to Scale Production of Unmanned Ground Vehicles

German defense company ARX Robotics and Ukrainian robotics manufacturer Roboneers have established a joint venture to accelerate the large-scale production of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the Ukrainian Armed...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

UK Unveils Common Combat Vessel to Succeed Type 45 Destroyers

The UK has announced plans to replace its Type 45 Daring-class guided-missile destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) under its latest Defense Investment Plan. Scheduled to enter service...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Poland Finalizes Deal With Sweden for Three Saab-Built Submarines

Poland has signed a $4.8 billion agreement with Sweden to acquire three Saab-built submarines under its Orka (Orca) modernization program, reinforcing the country’s naval capabilities amid rising security concerns...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Begins BMD Phase-3 With AD-AH and AD-AM Interceptors for Next-Generation Threats

Following the successful completion of Phase-I and Phase-II of India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated Phase-III, focusing on countering emerging...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Su-57E Deal for India Includes Local Manufacturing and Advanced AI-Enabled Capabilities

Negotiations between India and Russia over the acquisition and local production of the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter have reportedly reached an advanced stage, with Moscow offering a package that combines...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Project 18 to Anchor Indian Navy With New Fleet of 12 Next-Generation Destroyers

India’s Project 18 Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) program is shaping up to be the Indian Navy’s most ambitious surface combatant initiative since independence, with Naval Headquarters and the Warship Design...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

ICGS Akshay Joins Indian Coast Guard Fleet to Enhance Maritime Security

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), to strengthen maritime security, coastal surveillance, and search-and-rescue capabilities....

June 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Ashok Leyland Advances Hydrogen Engine Technology for Indian Army Stallion Fleet

Ashok Leyland, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and the world’s fourth-largest bus producer, is advancing its defence mobility portfolio by investing in next-generation technologies to modernize its flagship military...