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June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Kalyani, AM General Join Forces to Pursue International Mobile Artillery Opportunities

AM General has partnered with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) to jointly market advanced artillery solutions to defense customers worldwide. The collaboration centers on KSSL’s Mounted Artillery Gun...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

7th Infantry Division and MDTF Combine to Form New US Army Pacific Command

The US Army has activated the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (7th ID MDC-PAC), merging the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force into a theater-level organization...

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

ShinMaywa US-2 Amphibious Aircraft Joins US Military Exercises Amid Unfinished India Deal

The US military has been exploring the capabilities of Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft through joint exercises aimed at enhancing maritime rescue operations and logistics support across dispersed island...

June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India’s Akash-NG Air Defense System Tailored for High-Intensity Saturation Attack Scenarios

India’s Akash-NG (New Generation) air defence system has been purpose-built to counter one of the most demanding challenges in modern warfare: large-scale cruise missile saturation attacks. According to sources...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

DRDO-Kalyani Showcase Next-Generation WhAP With Advanced Combat and Protection Systems

DRDO and Kalyani Group have revealed the second-generation Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial upgrades in firepower, protection, and battlefield awareness. The latest version moves beyond its original...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Former HAL Engineer Warns Re-Engined Tejas Variant Would Need Years of Testing and Certification

According to a former engineer from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) engine division, replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine used in the Tejas Mk1A would involve far more than a...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Indian Navy’s Loyal Wingman Program Points to a New Stealth UCAV for Carrier Operations

The Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are advancing the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-based Loyal Wingman unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) intended to operate...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

New Leopard 2-Based CAPINT Tank Designed to Operate Alongside Robotic Wingmen

KNDS has introduced a new main battle tank concept that could reshape the future of armored warfare for European forces. Designed with the French Army in mind, the CAPINT...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

New Fenris Vehicle Brings Tank-Level Firepower to Arquus’ 6×6 Platform

Arquus has unveiled the Fenris 6×6 armored combat vehicle at Eurosatory 2026, introducing a wheeled platform equipped with a 105mm weapon system to deliver enhanced battlefield firepower. The vehicle...

KNDS Lands Malaysian CAESAR Deal Backed by Technology Transfer and Local Production

Malaysia has signed a contract for 18 CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems from French-German defense manufacturer KNDS, becoming the 15th nation to procure the wheeled howitzer. The agreement was finalized...