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July 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Eyes Global Sixth-Generation Fighter Collaboration to Accelerate Air Combat Modernization

India’s Ministry of Defence is exploring a strategic partnership with Europe’s leading sixth-generation fighter aircraft programmes, signaling its intent to remain at the forefront of future air combat technologies....

India Weighs C-390M Acquisition in Exchange for Tejas Mk1A Fighters and Akash Systems

India is exploring a landmark defence barter arrangement with Brazil that could involve the acquisition of Embraer’s C-390M Millennium transport aircraft in exchange for the export of Tejas Mk1A...

July 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India and France Explore Advanced AI, Combat Cloud Technologies for AMCA MkII

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) MkII is being developed as an indigenous 5.5-generation stealth fighter equipped with an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Electronic Pilot (E-Pilot) system designed to...

Indonesia Plans Expanded BrahMos Procurement Under Multi-Phase Defence Deal

Indonesia is seeking to expand its planned purchase of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, with negotiations for additional coastal defence batteries expected to be a key agenda item...

July 3, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Saudi debuts 1,500-km long-range strike UAV

Saudi Arabia has unveiled the SKYWASP, a new long-range attack drone developed as part of the country’s expanding domestic defense industry. With a reported operational range of 1,500 kilometers,...

UK launches largest-ever military drone program

The United Kingdom has committed over £5 billion to accelerate the development of military drones and autonomous systems. The investment will support new aerial, maritime, and land-based unmanned platforms...

Raytheon secures long-term TOW support contract

Under a proposed sole-source contract, Raytheon will continue providing sustainment support for the US Army’s ITAS and MITAS systems through the end of the decade. The effort includes spare-parts...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

SKORPION2 system joins Swedish Army arsenal

Sweden has signed a long-term procurement deal with Dynamit Nobel Defence for the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system. The system significantly enhances defensive capabilities by enabling rapid deployment of anti-tank...

NASAMS acquisition strengthens Kuwait’s shield

Kuwait’s military modernization includes the procurement of the NASAMS air defense platform, developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon. The system strengthens national defense by providing multi-layered protection against airborne threats...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Attack on UN base leaves three wounded

Armed fighters associated with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and ex-Seleka militias carried out an attack on a UN peacekeeping facility in Am Dafock, near the Central African Republic–Sudan border....