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March 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Leonardo-related developments slow Rheinmetall’s buyout of Iveco’s defense truck unit

A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense arm is slowing Rheinmetall’s plan to purchase the firm’s military truck business, according to Reuters. The development comes after Leonardo...

United States backs Latvia’s coastal defense upgrade with Naval Strike Missile funding

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a contract worth $45.5 million to supply the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia. Issued under the Foreign...

March 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Tejas Mk2 Airframe Built for Extended Service Life With Higher Flight Hours

The upcoming HAL Tejas Mk2, designated as a Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), represents a major step forward rather than a modest upgrade of the Tejas platform. The aircraft reflects...

March 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Kinetic Kill Suite With 90-Meter Anti-Drone Range

Modern conflicts do more than test military power—they accelerate innovation, generate operational knowledge, and push nations to rapidly field new capabilities. They also provide a critical proving ground for...

March 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

MQ-25A Stingray: The Drone Transforming Carrier-Based Air Operations

Unlike aircraft designed for airshows or aerial combat, the MQ-25A Stingray was created with a different mission — to keep other aircraft flying longer, farther, and more efficiently. As...

March 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Leopard Tank Explained: Key Facts About Germany’s Famous Main Battle Tank

For decades, the Leopard tank has been synonymous with speed, firepower, and adaptability. Evolving from its Cold War roots into a technologically advanced family of network-enabled armored vehicles, the...

March 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Indian Army to Keep Half of T-72 Ajeya Tanks in Service Until 2040 After Upgrades

The Indian Army is pursuing an extensive modernization and life-extension strategy for its fleet of T-72 Ajeya main battle tanks, aiming to keep a significant share of the vehicles...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Four Contracts Propel Greece’s Combat Drone Development Effort

Greece is advancing its unmanned aerial capabilities through four new contracts focused on combat drone development. The agreements were signed by the Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation following extensive...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Saab Expands Cooperation With Polish Defense Industry

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group as part of efforts to strengthen industrial and technological collaboration with Poland’s defense industry. Under an...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

US Navy and DIU Award Anduril Role in XL Autonomous Submarine Initiative

The US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Anduril Industries to support their extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle initiative. Chosen through the DIU’s competitive Commercial Solutions Opening process,...