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Britain to Offer Comprehensive Training and Support for Turkey’s Typhoon Jets

The UK has finalized an agreement with Turkey to supply training, support equipment, and associated services for Ankara’s planned fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. As part of the deal,...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

US Plans Drone Training Program as Part of African Lion 2026

The US Army is set to roll out unmanned aerial system (UAS) training as part of the African Lion 2026 exercise, aiming to enhance regional security capabilities while integrating...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

India’s Svaayatt Systems Showcases Weaponized SGV-500 Combat Robot for Upcoming Demo

India’s defence startup ecosystem is continuing to expand, with Vadodara-based Svaayatt Systems Pvt Ltd announcing the successful development of its unmanned multi-terrain ground vehicle, the SGV-500 Scorpion. The company...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Seeks Follow-On Project 75 Submarine Contract with India

India is set to significantly enhance its underwater warfare capabilities through the proposed “Project 75 Additional” program, which involves the acquisition of three more Scorpene-class submarines. The initiative is...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

VAMPIRE Counter-UAS System Output Increased by L3Harris

L3Harris has initiated high-volume manufacturing of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. VAMPIRE—short for Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment—features a plug-and-play architecture...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Spain to Benefit from Indra–Hanwha Collaboration on Self-Propelled Artillery Production

Madrid-based Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces. The agreement focuses on...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Makes Debut in South Korea

State-run Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed the first mass-produced version of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone in the country’s...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Soldier Systems

Defense Collaboration Between LIG Nex1 and Palantir Strengthens in UAE

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a partnership to jointly develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the UAE, according to The Korean Times. The...

US Navy Awards $85M Fleet Engineering Contract to CACI

CACI International has been awarded an $85 million contract to continue delivering engineering and technical support for the US Navy’s fleet, including ships, submarines, and other maritime platforms. Issued...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Irish Aluminum Plant Found Connected to Russia’s Military Logistics Chain

An alumina refinery in Ireland has been linked to Russia’s defense supply chain while still operating within existing EU regulations, according to a joint investigation by the US-based Organized...