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May 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

New Indian Radar Aims to Detect Hypersonic Missiles Traveling Beyond Mach 5

India is developing a new radar system designed to detect hypersonic missiles traveling at speeds above Mach 5, or roughly 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) per hour. One of the...

May 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Inside the Redback IFV and Its Role in Future Battlefield Operations

Modern warfare is no longer defined by sheer size alone — survivability, mobility, and precision firepower now determine battlefield success. Much like the Australian Redback spider that inspired its...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Mistral to Deliver Thor UAS Platforms Under US Army Contract

The US Army has awarded Mistral a $20-million contract to procure Thor mini unmanned aerial systems (UAS) intended to support multi-mission operations at the company level. Under the agreement,...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Bell Textron Teams With Korea Aerospace on Future High-Speed Rotorcraft Initiative

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered into an agreement to explore potential solutions for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The partnership...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Pentagon Renews Leidos Support Program for US Service Members and Families

Leidos has secured a $456-million contract to continue operating Military OneSource, the US Department of Defense’s main support program for service members and their families. The four-year award, issued...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Albania Partners With Fincantieri for Major Naval Shipbuilding Program

Fincantieri and KAYO have launched a new shipbuilding partnership aimed at constructing 10 naval vessels by 2030, supporting efforts to revive Albania’s domestic naval manufacturing sector. The agreement was...

US Army Expands HIMARS Production With $1B Lockheed Agreement

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.13-billion contract to manufacture M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) for the US military and five allied nations. Issued by the US...

US Navy Awards Raytheon Major ESSM Block 2 Production Deal for NATO Consortium

The US Navy has issued an approximately $833-million contract modification to Raytheon for the production of additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 assemblies and related containers supporting 12...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

THUNDART Rocket Reaches Live-Fire Milestone Under MBDA, Safran Partnership

MBDA and Safran Electronics have achieved a major milestone in the THUNDART rocket program, advancing the system from concept development to live demonstration in just 18 months. The trial,...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

European Allies Launch Cooperative Maritime Force for Northern Region Security

Ten European nations have signed a statement of intent to establish a specialized unit under the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) aimed at countering Russian threats in northern maritime regions....