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March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Rheinmetall, Indra Partner to Advance Spanish Army Vehicle Procurement

Rheinmetall and Indra have entered into a strategic agreement to pursue a multibillion-euro Spanish Army truck program while broadening their defense manufacturing collaboration across Europe. The German and Spanish...

KNDS, Elbit Join Forces to Offer EuroPULS Systems to European Armed Forces

European defense firm KNDS and Israel’s Elbit Systems Land have entered into a joint venture to promote the EuroPULS rocket artillery system across European markets. The new entity, EuroPULS...

US Navy Procures Northrop Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets in $127M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $127 million contract for the 18th full-rate production lot of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets (SSST), covering 28 units along with...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Elbit Advances Development of Airborne Laser Weapon for Rotary and Fixed-Wing Platforms

Israel is advancing the deployment of directed-energy capabilities into the aerial domain, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered laser (HPL) weapons for military aircraft under a newly awarded defense contract....

Honeywell Invests $500M to Support Expansion of US Defense Capabilities

Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled a $500 million investment aimed at strengthening its role as a major supplier to the US Department of Defense. The funding will support the modernization...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Hoverlt Introduces DIVYASTRA MKI, India’s AI-Enabled Loitering Munition with 500 km Reach

Lucknow-based defence startup Hoverlt has unveiled plans to develop the DIVYASTRA MKI, a multi-role autonomous tactical strike system designed for precision engagement, intelligence gathering, and swarm-based combat operations. Positioned...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

India and Japan Close in on UNICORN Radar Deal to Strengthen Next-Generation Naval Stealth

India and Japan are nearing the finalisation of an agreement for the co-development and co-production of the advanced UNICORN radar system, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral defence...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Ashok Leyland Introduces New Mine-Resistant Vehicle for Critical Security Operations

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) aimed at improving survivability and mobility for security forces operating in high-risk environments. The platform is...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

Brazil Introduces Its First Indigenous Gripen E Fighter Jet

Brazil has officially revealed its first locally manufactured Gripen E fighter jet during a ceremony held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state. Domestic production took place...

US Clears $340M Deal Supporting Japan’s Hypersonic Gliding Projectile Program

The US State Department has cleared a $340 million foreign military sale to support Japan’s upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program, covering a range of equipment and services....