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March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Soldier Systems

Defense Collaboration Between LIG Nex1 and Palantir Strengthens in UAE

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a partnership to jointly develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the UAE, according to The Korean Times. The...

US Navy Awards $85M Fleet Engineering Contract to CACI

CACI International has been awarded an $85 million contract to continue delivering engineering and technical support for the US Navy’s fleet, including ships, submarines, and other maritime platforms. Issued...

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

Irish Aluminum Plant Found Connected to Russia’s Military Logistics Chain

An alumina refinery in Ireland has been linked to Russia’s defense supply chain while still operating within existing EU regulations, according to a joint investigation by the US-based Organized...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

German Forces Take Delivery of Additional Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers

The German Armed Forces have started taking delivery of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian firm Steyr Arms, following an expanded order linked to a 2024 contract. Steyr confirmed that...

US Military Services Join Forces on Field-Ready AI Language Translation Tool

American forces are working to eliminate a long-standing operational shortfall by enabling real-time multilingual communication in complex battlefield environments. The US Army and Navy have joined efforts to create...

March 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

DRDO Starts Testing ‘Bhaumi’ Missile Ahead of Su-30MKI Integration

India is strengthening its indigenous precision strike arsenal as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) begins preparatory work for testing the “Bhaumi” (BHM) air-to-surface stand-off weapon, slated for...

March 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Army Plans Airborne Counter-Drone System Integration on Helicopters

India’s Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) has spotlighted a major operational gap in Army Aviation, inviting private sector participation to develop a helicopter-mounted anti-drone system. The requirement...

India Moves Ahead With ₹40,000 Crore Programme for New-Generation Naval Corvettes

India is set to advance its naval modernisation agenda as the Cabinet Committee on Security is expected to approve a ₹40,000 crore programme for eight New Generation Corvettes. These...

March 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

DRDO’s New Supersonic LRASSCM Set for Integration on IAF Su-30MKI Fleet

India has taken a major step forward in indigenous stand-off strike capabilities with the approval of the Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile (LRASSCM), significantly enhancing the Indian Air...

March 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Zen Technologies Broadens Capabilities With AI, Acquisitions, and Key Defence Contract

Zen Technologies, a Hyderabad-based leader in combat simulation systems, is undergoing a strategic transformation to expand its role within the defence sector. Previously focused on training solutions, the company...