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May 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Plans Indigenous MICA Missile Support Facility in India

MBDA is preparing to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) facility for MICA missiles in India after signing an agreement with the Indian Air Force. Under the...

Greece to Assemble Rheinmetall Military Trucks Under ELVO Agreement

Rheinmetall has entered into an agreement with Hellenic Vehicles Industries (ELVO) to assemble military trucks in Greece, strengthening the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capabilities. Under the memorandum of understanding,...

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Lithuania Receives First HIMARS Launchers From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin and Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence have officially unveiled the country’s first HIMARS launchers during a ceremony at the company’s Camden facility in Arkansas. Lithuanian Vice-Minister of...

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

US Army Troops Participate in Hunter WOLF Unmanned Vehicle Exercises

HDT Robotics is conducting a series of training and evaluation exercises with its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle alongside troops from the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort...

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall to Support Domestic Corvette Production in Romania

Romania is advancing plans to procure two light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with the vessels set to be built locally at the Mangalia shipyard. The ships will be derived from...

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Norway Opens New Leopard 2A8 Manufacturing Plant With KNDS, RITEK

KNDS Deutschland and automotive services firm RITEK have officially opened a new Leopard 2A8 main battle tank production facility in Levanger, Norway, boosting the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capabilities....

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Washington Clears Jet Ranger X Helicopter Sale to Manila

The US State Department has cleared a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, aimed at strengthening Manila’s rotary-wing training and operational...

Benjamin Netanyahu Backs Major US Fighter Aircraft Purchase for Israel

Israel has approved a multi-billion-dollar agreement to procure two new fighter jet squadrons from the United States, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that the acquisition will strengthen the...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

United States Approves Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Deals for Middle East Allies

The United States Department of State has approved three separate foreign military sales involving the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System for Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Israel...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Grumman to Support Australia’s Sovereign SRM Production Effort

Australia has officially chosen Northrop Grumman to support the development of sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities. SRMs are critical propulsion systems used in guided weapons and missile...