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July 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Launches Singapore Navy’s Second Victory-Class Multi-Role Combat Vessel

ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), RSS Valour (89), at its Benoi Shipyard. The vessel is the second of six...

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

StandardAero to Provide UK-Based Engine Support for New Medium Helicopter Fleet

GE Aerospace has partnered with StandardAero to support the production and long-term sustainment of CT7-2E1 engines for the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The collaboration follows...

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Taiwan Inducts Dan Chiang Stealth Corvette to Strengthen Indigenous Naval Fleet

Taiwan has officially commissioned the Dan Chiang, the latest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette, as part of its ongoing naval modernization and indigenous warship construction program. According to Taipei Times,...

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA Starts Low-Rate Production of SPEAR 3 Precision Standoff Missile

MBDA has commenced low-rate initial production (LRIP) of its SPEAR 3 air-launched mini cruise missile following the successful completion of flight testing, with initial deliveries expected in early 2027....

Zen Technologies Introduces Portable High-Altitude Anti-Drone Solution for Mountain Operations

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Zen Technologies Limited, one of India’s leading defence technology companies, unveiled its High-Altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS), an indigenous and lightweight counter-unmanned...

Rafale Acquisition Advances, While ICD Access and Technology Transfer Issues Remain Unresolved

India and France are moving closer to concluding a $22 billion agreement for the procurement of 114 additional Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, but negotiations continue to face significant hurdles...

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky and Safran Explore Collaboration for Next-Generation Rotorcraft

Sikorsky, a business unit of Lockheed Martin, has partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines of France to explore new collaboration opportunities for current and next-generation vertical lift platforms. The agreement...

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

SDAL Chairman: Bhargavastra Counter-Drone System Expected to Finish Internal Testing Within Three Months

India’s indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defence system is entering the final phase of development, with Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) expecting to complete internal trials within the next...

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

SDAL Confirms Kusha M1 Missile Achieved 145–150 km During Successful Flight Test

India’s indigenous Project Kusha long-range air defence programme has reached another significant milestone, with the Kusha M1 interceptor missile exceeding its planned performance during recent trials. Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman...

BAE Systems Secures $946 Million UK Deal to Accelerate Future Combat Air Technologies

The UK has awarded BAE Systems a £708 million ($946 million) contract to speed up the development of critical technologies for its Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The investment...