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July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Britain Invests $254M in US Army Precision Strike Missile Development

The British Army is set to enhance its long-range strike capabilities after the UK government announced its participation in the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program. The government...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon and European Companies Join Forces to Double Stinger Missile Manufacturing

RTX’s Raytheon is planning to double production of its Stinger surface-to-air missile through expanded collaboration with European defense manufacturers. Following a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2025 to...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

India’s Indigenous Battle Rifle Reaches Prototype Stage Within 100 Days

The Indian Army has moved closer to inducting the indigenously developed UGRAM battle rifle after the weapon successfully completed a series of critical evaluations. The rifle passed General Staff...

Japan Receives 10th Mogami-Class Warship From Mitsubishi

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has officially received its 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, JS Nagara (FFM-10), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The delivery is part of a...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS to Deliver New Multi-Billion-Dollar Submarine Fleet

Canada has selected Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build its next-generation submarine fleet, marking a major milestone in the country’s multi-billion-dollar naval modernization program. Prime Minister Mark Carney...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Portugal to Acquire Refurbished Surplus US Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The Portuguese Army has signed an agreement with Miami-based Sahar Group to acquire surplus UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters previously operated by the US Army. The contract, signed through the...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Poland to Host Anduril’s Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Production Center

Anduril and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) have announced plans to establish a production facility for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) cruise missile in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The initiative follows a...

Dutch Government Signs $34M Deal to Develop Unified Software Platform for Unmanned Systems

The Netherlands is advancing a software-first strategy to integrate unmanned systems from multiple manufacturers into a unified operational network. The Dutch government has signed a 30-million-euro ($34.3 million) contract...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

US Air National Guard Evaluates Virtuix AI-Enabled Virtual Reality Training System

The Air National Guard is assessing immersive simulation technology to create more realistic and effective defense training experiences. A Pennsylvania-based Air National Guard unit will evaluate Virtuix’s AI-powered Omni...

Milrem UGVs Set to Receive Hanwha Sensor, Electronic Warfare and Weapon Upgrades

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer Milrem Robotics has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Hanwha Systems to explore the integration of advanced mission payloads into tactical ground...