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April 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Sentinel ICBM Test Flight Planned by US for 2027

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman are targeting a first flight test of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in 2027, as the next-generation system advances toward replacing...

Netherlands Allocates $293M to Co-Develop Drones With Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a 248-million-euro ($293 million) investment to jointly produce drones with Ukraine, with manufacturing planned across both nations. Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius confirmed the initiative in...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

New Indian Submarine Coating Enhances Naval Stealth

India has been steadily advancing its drive for self-reliance in critical naval technologies, with one of the most strategically important yet underreported achievements being the indigenous development of submarine...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards Fincantieri $30M Landing Ship Contract

The US Navy has awarded a $30 million contract to Fincantieri Marine Group, the American arm of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, to initiate the first phase of the Medium Landing...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

NIOA-L3Harris Deal Expands Australia Missile Production

Australia is advancing plans to develop sovereign missile component manufacturing, as NIOA and L3Harris Technologies expand their collaboration on local production of rocket motors and warheads. The renewed strategic...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Wins $1.2B UK Contract for Helicopter Support

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an £879 million ($1.2 billion) contract to provide maintenance and support for its Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

India Deploys GaN Radar Tech for 450 Km Detection

India is advancing its early warning and surveillance capabilities with plans to develop a 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) long-range radar powered by Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Brazil’s Army Gets Upgraded SABER M60 Radars

Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radar systems used by the Brazilian Army to the 2.0 configuration, as part of an ongoing effort to modernize operational...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Inside the JLTV: US Next-Generation Combat Vehicle

Armored vehicles have traditionally faced a difficult tradeoff between mobility and protection. Lighter platforms offered speed and agility but were highly vulnerable to ambushes and improvised explosive devices, while...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Tests Locally Produced GMLRS Systems

Australia has successfully tested its first domestically produced Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles during a live-fire demonstration at the Woomera Test Range. The GMLRS, a precision-guided surface-to-surface...