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August 5, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Launches Enhanced Digital Marketplace for Counter-Drone Solutions

Pentagon Unveils Centralized Platform for Faster Counter-Drone Acquisitions The US Department of Defense has launched a new digital marketplace to accelerate the acquisition of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) equipment...

Canada Selects Telesat for $1.7B Arctic Military SATCOM Program

Telesat Secures Landmark Contract to Strengthen Canada’s Arctic Connectivity The Canadian government has selected Telesat for a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar ($1.6 billion) contract to provide secure Arctic satellite communications...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Achieves Key NGI Milestone With Successful Motor Case Test

Successful Motor Case Burst Test Keeps Lockheed Martin’s NGI Program on Track Lockheed Martin has achieved a key milestone in the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program by successfully completing...

Thailand Explores Acquisition of India’s BrahMos Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile System

Thailand is considering the acquisition of the anti-ship variant of India’s indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as part of efforts to strengthen the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime strike and...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Unveils New Mizuho-Class Patrol Vessel for Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has launched the Japan Coast Guard’s new large patrol vessel, JS Yashima (PLH-46), at its Shimonoseki Shipyard Enoura Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The 134-meter patrol ship is...

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

HSL Delivers Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Ship to Indian Navy

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has delivered the Indian Navy’s second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nipun (A17), under a contract awarded in 2018. The vessel, whose keel was...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Introduces GMF 140 Multi-Role Frigate for Future NATO Naval Operations

Rheinmetall has unveiled its vision for the future of naval warfare with the introduction of the GMF 140 guided missile frigate, a next-generation warship engineered to operate in some...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Transitions Akash Missile Programme to Advanced Variants, Extending Production Beyond 2030

Akash Missile Production Shifts to Advanced Variants, Ensuring Long-Term Manufacturing Reports suggesting that production of India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system is approaching its conclusion are inaccurate. According...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Advances Compact Air-to-Ground Missile for UAVs Featuring INS and Anti-Spoofing SAASM Technology

DRDO Developing Lightweight Precision Air-to-Ground Missile for India’s Future UAV Fleet The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reportedly advancing the development of a lightweight air-to-ground (A2G) missile...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

BAE Systems Plans Local Manufacturing of Tridon Mk 2 V-SHORADS Platform in India

BAE Systems Eyes Local Production of Tridon Mk 2 Air Defence System in India BAE Systems is evaluating the possibility of manufacturing its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air defence...