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July 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

StandardAero to Provide UK-Based Engine Support for New Medium Helicopter Fleet

GE Aerospace has partnered with StandardAero to support the production and long-term sustainment of CT7-2E1 engines for the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The collaboration follows...

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Launches Singapore Navy’s Second Victory-Class Multi-Role Combat Vessel

ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), RSS Valour (89), at its Benoi Shipyard. The vessel is the second of six...

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

US Army Awards Five Companies Contracts for Autonomous Tactical Logistics Vehicle Prototypes

The US Army has awarded contracts to five companies to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic platforms designed to support tactical logistics missions. AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT...

Rafale Acquisition Advances, While ICD Access and Technology Transfer Issues Remain Unresolved

India and France are moving closer to concluding a $22 billion agreement for the procurement of 114 additional Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, but negotiations continue to face significant hurdles...

Zen Technologies Introduces Portable High-Altitude Anti-Drone Solution for Mountain Operations

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Zen Technologies Limited, one of India’s leading defence technology companies, unveiled its High-Altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS), an indigenous and lightweight counter-unmanned...

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

SDAL Confirms Kusha M1 Missile Achieved 145–150 km During Successful Flight Test

India’s indigenous Project Kusha long-range air defence programme has reached another significant milestone, with the Kusha M1 interceptor missile exceeding its planned performance during recent trials. Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman...

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

SDAL Chairman: Bhargavastra Counter-Drone System Expected to Finish Internal Testing Within Three Months

India’s indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defence system is entering the final phase of development, with Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) expecting to complete internal trials within the next...

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky and Safran Explore Collaboration for Next-Generation Rotorcraft

Sikorsky, a business unit of Lockheed Martin, has partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines of France to explore new collaboration opportunities for current and next-generation vertical lift platforms. The agreement...

July 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Selects Saft for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries for Barracuda and Scorpene Fleets

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been awarded a contract by Naval Group to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families. The advanced battery systems...

July 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Northrop Grumman Wins $1.2 Billion Contract to Build Three E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth nearly $1.2 billion to manufacture three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II airborne early warning and command-and-control aircraft. The agreement...