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July 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned System

AeroVironment ramps up tactical drone output

The US Army continues to modernize its tactical reconnaissance capabilities after awarding AeroVironment a $117.3 million contract to manufacture 82 additional P550 eVTOL unmanned aircraft. The new systems will...

Magellan selected for local M72 production

Canada is expanding its sovereign defense manufacturing capabilities after selecting Magellan Aerospace to produce the M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon for the Canadian Armed Forces. The contract marks an important...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned System

JSM integration expands MQ-9B firepower

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg Gruppen have reached a significant development milestone in their effort to integrate the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft system. Completion...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platform

Babcock strengthens Canada submarine readiness

Babcock has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy after securing a new agreement to continue supporting the Victoria-class diesel-electric submarine fleet. The contract extends critical in-service...

July 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

GCAP welcomes Canada as observer partner

Canada has become the first observer nation to join the Global Combat Air Programme, expanding international cooperation on the development of a next-generation sixth-generation fighter aircraft. The program, launched...

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication & Electronic

US Navy begins operational testing of defense software

The US Navy has selected Defense Unicorns to move into the next evaluation phase of a rapid capabilities program managed by Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. The platform will...

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

July 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Modernizes Warship Power Systems for Future Directed Energy Weapons

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Limited a ₹425 crore contract to supply 12 indigenous Marine Gas Turbine Generators (MTGGs), marking a major advancement in the Indian...