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April 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Britain and France Begin Collaboration to Develop Successor to Meteor Air-to-Air Missile

The United Kingdom and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the development of a next-generation successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The 12-month study will...

Lockheed Secures $1.35B Deal to Deploy Hypersonic Weapons on USS Zumwalt for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35 billion contract modification to advance the production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system on board...

Indian Army Receives Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I System with 60 km Reach from Solar Defence

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has achieved a significant breakthrough in India’s defence manufacturing landscape by becoming the first private-sector firm to deliver the Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I rocket system...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Navy Orders More SEWIP Block 3 Electronic Warfare Systems from Northrop

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to manufacture up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems, further strengthening naval defenses...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Britain Enhances RFA Lyme Bay with Autonomous Minehunting Capabilities

The UK Royal Navy is transforming the RFA Lyme Bay into a central platform for autonomous mine countermeasure operations by integrating advanced uncrewed systems capable of detecting and neutralizing...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Riga Advances Maritime Defense with New-Generation Tactical Catamaran

Latvia is advancing efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities with the development of a new multi-role offshore platform aimed at addressing evolving maritime security challenges. The vessel, known as...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

New Delhi Acquires Russian System to Defend Against Low-Flying Aerial Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has acquired the Soviet-origin Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia under a contract valued at ₹4.45 billion (around $47 million), aiming to enhance...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Japan Inducts Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine Delivered by Mitsubishi

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has formally inducted its fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The handover took place at the...

Pentagon Awards $3.8B Deal to Pratt & Whitney for Expanded F-35 Engine Production

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business unit, a $3.8 billion contract for the production of F135 engines powering the F-35 Lightning II...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

IWI Supplies Large Batch of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles to IDF

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), part of the SK Group, has delivered thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reinforcing infantry capabilities with a proven...