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March 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Acquires Torpedo Launch and Retrieval Capability from L3Harris

The US Navy is enhancing its undersea warfare capabilities with the development of a new system that enables submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) without the...

Germany Commits to Financing 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has commissioned Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 Strila interceptor drones—manufactured in Ukraine—to the National Guard of Ukraine, strengthening its capacity to counter Russian drone threats. The agreement also...

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

India Kicks Off Program for Drones Deployable from Helicopters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a helicopter-launched drone program aimed at enhancing the operational reach and survivability of its rotary-wing assets. Known as Vaayu Baan (air arrow),...

Britain to Offer Comprehensive Training and Support for Turkey’s Typhoon Jets

The UK has finalized an agreement with Turkey to supply training, support equipment, and associated services for Ankara’s planned fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. As part of the deal,...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

US Plans Drone Training Program as Part of African Lion 2026

The US Army is set to roll out unmanned aerial system (UAS) training as part of the African Lion 2026 exercise, aiming to enhance regional security capabilities while integrating...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

India’s Svaayatt Systems Showcases Weaponized SGV-500 Combat Robot for Upcoming Demo

India’s defence startup ecosystem is continuing to expand, with Vadodara-based Svaayatt Systems Pvt Ltd announcing the successful development of its unmanned multi-terrain ground vehicle, the SGV-500 Scorpion. The company...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Seeks Follow-On Project 75 Submarine Contract with India

India is set to significantly enhance its underwater warfare capabilities through the proposed “Project 75 Additional” program, which involves the acquisition of three more Scorpene-class submarines. The initiative is...

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

VAMPIRE Counter-UAS System Output Increased by L3Harris

L3Harris has initiated high-volume manufacturing of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. VAMPIRE—short for Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment—features a plug-and-play architecture...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Spain to Benefit from Indra–Hanwha Collaboration on Self-Propelled Artillery Production

Madrid-based Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces. The agreement focuses on...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Makes Debut in South Korea

State-run Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed the first mass-produced version of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone in the country’s...