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March 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

India Eyes Supersonic Loitering Munition with Ramjet Propulsion for Army

Under its ADITI 4.0 innovation framework, the Indian Army has set a bold technological goal: the development of a Ramjet-Powered Supersonic Loitering Munition System. This initiative signals a move...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

IAF C-17 Transports Dornier 228 to Guyana, Strengthening Regional Air Links

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft touched down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Saturday, delivering a HAL-built Dornier 228 (H-228) to Guyana, marking a key...

Washington Greenlights $356M Defence Communications Sale to South Korea, Belgium

The US State Department has approved over $350 million in communications equipment sales to South Korea and Belgium, highlighting efforts to strengthen secure battlefield connectivity among key allies. Washington...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Ukraine Receives Tracked Combat Recon Platforms from Latvia

Latvia has started supplying tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) armored vehicles to Ukraine. Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds confirmed that the deliveries form part of Riga’s ongoing military assistance...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Israeli Drone Firm UVision Sets Up Operations in Germany

Israeli defense technology firm UVision has strengthened its European presence by launching a subsidiary in Munich, Germany. Named Uvision Europe GmbH, the new entity builds on UVision’s existing regional...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

K2 Tank Gets Middle East-Focused Redesign by South Korea

Hyundai Rotem is set to introduce its K2 main battle tank to the Middle Eastern market with a redesigned version optimized for the region’s extreme heat and sand-laden conditions....

Understanding HERO Loitering Munition: From Target Tracking to Precision Engagement

Imagine a weapon that doesn’t just fire—it waits, observes, and strikes at the optimal moment. That’s the concept behind the Israeli-German HERO loitering munition series: a versatile, intelligent system...

Anduril Lattice Deployed by Gaxos Portfolio Company to Tackle Drone Swarm Threats

Gaxos.ai portfolio company America First Defense (AFD) has started deploying the Anduril Lattice platform to enhance counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, including operations against coordinated drone swarms. The platform...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Indra Introduces Ka-Band Upgrades to Strengthen Submarine Connectivity

Spanish defence technology company Indra Sistemas has successfully developed and certified a Ka-band submarine satellite communication terminal, the TSUB-40Ka, designed to significantly enhance data transmission speeds and operational connectivity....

Poland to See Local Production of Anti-Drone Missiles Through Frankenburg–PGZ Partnership

Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have entered into a framework agreement to manufacture the Mark I anti-drone missile system in Poland, marking a significant step...