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India Plans to Procure 300 Dhanush 155mm Howitzer Systems for Army

The Indian Army is planning a new procurement program for 300 Dhanush 155 mm howitzer to expand its long-range artillery capability and equip additional artillery regiments, according to Defence.in....

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

USAF Evaluates Advanced Multi-Channel Radio System for HH-60W Fleet

The US Air Force is planning a communications upgrade for its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters by replacing the current Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio with a multi-channel...

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Dutch Navy Picks France’s F21 Torpedo for Orka Submarines, Rejecting Mk48

The Royal Netherlands Navy has decided to arm its future Orka-class submarine fleet with the French F21 Mk2 torpedo, replacing earlier plans to reuse the US-made Mk48 torpedo currently...

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Department of Defense Procures 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to supply additional Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army. The contract covers the...

Indra Takes Lead in Spain’s Advanced Counter-Battery Radar Development Program

Spanish defense technology company Indra Sistemas has assembled an industrial consortium to develop a next-generation counter-battery radar based on active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology for the Spanish Army....

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall Secures Majority Ownership of Croatia’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle Maker DOK-ING

German defense firm Rheinmetall has agreed to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer DOK-ING, strengthening its position in the autonomous systems sector. The...

March 4, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

BAE Systems Unveils “Silver Link” System to Enable Secure Combat Communication for Future Fighters

BAE Systems has introduced Silver Link, a conformal antenna developed to enhance secure airborne communications for next-generation aircraft. Designed to integrate with a variety of platforms, the system fits...

March 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Finalizes NVL Purchase to Expand Germany’s Naval Capabilities

Rheinmetall has finalized its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), creating a stronger German naval systems supplier capable of designing and producing surface combatants and autonomous maritime platforms for...

March 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Northrop Grumman Secures $225M to Develop US Navy E-130J Training Systems

Northrop Grumman has received a $225-million contract modification to design and deliver advanced training systems and courseware for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft under the service’s Take Charge and...

Belgium Signs $263M Contract for Mistral Short-Range Air Defence System

Belgium has awarded a contract worth 226.7 million euros ($263 million) to procure Mistral very-short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile systems. The contract is being managed by France’s defense procurement...