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June 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

AMCA to Feature Indigenous Glass Cockpit as Data Patterns Expands Fighter Avionics Role

Indian defence electronics company Data Patterns (India) Limited has confirmed its growing role in two of the country’s most important combat aircraft programmes, revealing that it is developing the...

HyperStrike: Zen Technologies Enters Long-Range Precision Strike Segment

Indian defence technology firm Zen Technologies has unveiled the Zen HyperStrike at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, introducing a new indigenous long-range strike system capable of engaging...

Ultra Maritime Wins Lifecycle Support Contracts for Future Canadian Destroyer Fleet

Ultra Maritime has been awarded multiple contracts by Lockheed Martin Canada to provide long-term lifecycle support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyer fleet, reinforcing its role in...

Elbit Awarded Major Contract for Advanced Tank Fire Control and AI Sensor Upgrades

Elbit Systems has won a $350 million contract to modernize a fleet of main battle tanks for an undisclosed international customer, reinforcing the growing global focus on extending the...

New Tactical Upgrades Bring Advanced Optics Integration to FN’s MAG Machine Gun

Belgian defence manufacturer FN Herstal has introduced the FN MAG TACTICAL with Long Rail, an upgraded version of its battle-proven FN MAG general-purpose machine gun tailored for the growing...

Thales Anti-Submarine Sonar Selected for Canada’s Next-Generation Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Canada has selected Thales Canada to provide its advanced S2087 anti-submarine towed array sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers, strengthening the fleet’s long-range...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Inside the F-22 Raptor: America’s Premier Air Dominance Aircraft

Long before an enemy pilot ever spots it, the threat has already arrived. On a radar screen, it may appear only briefly before vanishing altogether. By the time an...

Poland Expands Borsuk Fleet With New $2.07 Billion Infantry Fighting Vehicle Deal

Poland has signed a contract worth approximately 7.5 billion zloty ($2.07 billion) with a consortium led by the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola for the delivery of...

Updated AUKUS Agreement Shifts Australia’s Virginia-Class Acquisition to Used Submarines Only

Australia will now receive only pre-owned Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS arrangement designed to simplify implementation and reduce costs. The decision was announced...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Su-57 Talks Advance With Russian Source Code Access Proposal for India

The maiden flight of Russia’s first twin-seat fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57D, has renewed discussion about India’s possible involvement in the future evolution of the stealth aircraft program. Following the...