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

Elbit Advances Development of Airborne Laser Weapon for Rotary and Fixed-Wing Platforms

Israel is advancing the deployment of directed-energy capabilities into the aerial domain, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered laser (HPL) weapons for military aircraft under a newly awarded defense contract....

Honeywell Invests $500M to Support Expansion of US Defense Capabilities

Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled a $500 million investment aimed at strengthening its role as a major supplier to the US Department of Defense. The funding will support the modernization...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Hoverlt Introduces DIVYASTRA MKI, India’s AI-Enabled Loitering Munition with 500 km Reach

Lucknow-based defence startup Hoverlt has unveiled plans to develop the DIVYASTRA MKI, a multi-role autonomous tactical strike system designed for precision engagement, intelligence gathering, and swarm-based combat operations. Positioned...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

India and Japan Close in on UNICORN Radar Deal to Strengthen Next-Generation Naval Stealth

India and Japan are nearing the finalisation of an agreement for the co-development and co-production of the advanced UNICORN radar system, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral defence...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Ashok Leyland Introduces New Mine-Resistant Vehicle for Critical Security Operations

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) aimed at improving survivability and mobility for security forces operating in high-risk environments. The platform is...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

Brazil Introduces Its First Indigenous Gripen E Fighter Jet

Brazil has officially revealed its first locally manufactured Gripen E fighter jet during a ceremony held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state. Domestic production took place...

US Clears $340M Deal Supporting Japan’s Hypersonic Gliding Projectile Program

The US State Department has cleared a $340 million foreign military sale to support Japan’s upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program, covering a range of equipment and services....

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Acquires Torpedo Launch and Retrieval Capability from L3Harris

The US Navy is enhancing its undersea warfare capabilities with the development of a new system that enables submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) without the...

Germany Commits to Financing 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has commissioned Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 Strila interceptor drones—manufactured in Ukraine—to the National Guard of Ukraine, strengthening its capacity to counter Russian drone threats. The agreement also...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Kicks Off Program for Drones Deployable from Helicopters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a helicopter-launched drone program aimed at enhancing the operational reach and survivability of its rotary-wing assets. Known as Vaayu Baan (air arrow),...