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April 28, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

India Introduces Homegrown Armored Platform for BMP-2 Replacement Role

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has introduced a new indigenous armored vehicle designed to potentially replace the Indian Army’s aging Soviet-origin BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles. Developed by the...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Super Kaatil UAV Planned With 350 km Range and Supersonic Speed

Dynamatic Technologies has unveiled plans for a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” marking a significant advancement in India’s unmanned strike capabilities. Designed as a supersonic unmanned aerial vehicle...

Kalibr-PL Offer Aims to Boost India’s Submarine Strike Reach

Russian industry sources indicate that Moscow has formally proposed the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL submarine-launched land-attack cruise missile to the Indian Navy in response to its 2026 Request for Information (RFI)...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Entry Nears as HAL Readies for Key Handover Event

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a new tender (HAL/LCA-Tejas/PM/C-03/2026) for wall panelling work in the VVIP Dining Hall located within the Customer Service Building at its Bengaluru Complex. While...

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

Leonardo Targets Morocco Market With M-346 Trainer Offer

Italian defense firm Leonardo is intensifying its push to win a training aircraft contract in Morocco, placing the M-346 Master at the forefront of its renewed campaign in a...

Canberra Funds New Bushmasters and Truck Modernization Program

Australia has pledged an investment of 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to strengthen the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) ground vehicle fleet. The package includes the acquisition of 268...

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

Castelion Secures US Navy Contract for F/A-18 Hypersonic Missile

The United States Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to advance integration of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18, aiming to equip carrier-based aircraft with cost-effective,...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Pentagon Expands F-35 Test Fleet to Accelerate Enhancements

The United States Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft, strengthening flight-testing capacity for Block 4...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Canberra Chooses Rolls-Royce Turbines for Next-Gen Mogami Frigates

Australia has chosen Rolls-Royce to provide its MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates, part of a joint A$10 billion ($7.1 billion) naval program...

April 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Brazil Plans Major Expansion of Tamandaré Warship Program

Germany and Brazil have formalized a deal to acquire four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy, expanding the ongoing naval modernization program. Construction will be undertaken by Águas...