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April 20, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Canada Selects BlackBerry, thyssenkrupp for Submarine Software Systems

BlackBerry Limited subsidiary QNX has teamed up with German naval builder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to supply embedded software for Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Launched in 2021,...

April 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Spain Awards Indra-IDV Deal for 34 Amphibious Combat Vehicles

Indra has entered into an agreement with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) to serve as the prime integrator for the delivery of 34 amphibious combat vehicles to the Spanish Marine...

April 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Europe Initiates NH90 Block 2 Upgrade Study for Long-Term Capability

NHIndustries (NHI) has secured a €15 million ($17.64 million) contract from the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to undertake a detailed study of the NH90 Block 2 architecture. Scheduled over...

April 19, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Guide to TAI TF KAAN: Turkey’s Advanced Fighter Jet

When Turkey unveiled its first next-generation fighter near Ankara, it marked more than a new aircraft—it signaled a decisive push toward aerospace independence. The TAI TF KAAN embodies this...

MKU Introduces NMK-3000 for Modernizing AK-47 Rifles

MKU has launched the NMK-3000 series, an advanced upgrade package designed to modernize legacy AK-47 rifles into more capable and adaptable combat platforms. The initiative supports India’s push for...

April 19, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

IAF’s Rudram-2 Set for Validation Completion, Production by 2027

India’s indigenous Rudram-2 is nearing a key milestone, with the system in the final phase of validation trials and expected to receive production clearance soon. Developed by DRDO, the...

April 19, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

DRDO Readies 100kW Laser Weapon Test Under DURGA-II

India is advancing toward the deployment of shipborne directed energy weapons as the DRDO prepares to test a 100 kW high-power laser system for integration on frontline naval platforms....

April 19, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Indian Army Prioritizes Pinaka in Grad Replacement Review

The Indian Army is undertaking a major shift in its rocket artillery doctrine, gradually phasing out legacy Russian-origin Grad systems in favor of expanding the indigenous Pinaka MBRL fleet....

April 19, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

GTRE Revives Kaveri Engine for Next-Gen Tejas Platform

India’s indigenous jet engine program is entering a decisive phase as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) advances development of the Kaveri 2.0 engine. Positioned as a successor to...

Brahmastra Explosives Supplies 122mm Rockets with Extended 40 km Range

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of 122mm GRAD rockets with an extended range of up to 40 kilometers, strengthening its position in the global artillery...