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India-Germany Defense Relations Strengthen as Project 751 Submarine Deal Nears Completion

India’s long-delayed Project 751 submarine programme is nearing its conclusion, with Germany expressing confidence that a deal for six advanced submarines could be finalized within weeks. German Ambassador to...

March 28, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

IAF Invites Industry for Local Development of Rafale Support Equipment Under Self-Reliance Drive

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major push toward self-reliance in sustaining its Rafale fleet by issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the indigenous development of...

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 27, 2026
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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....

US Navy Procures Northrop Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets in $127M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $127 million contract for the 18th full-rate production lot of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets (SSST), covering 28 units along with...

KNDS, Elbit Join Forces to Offer EuroPULS Systems to European Armed Forces

European defense firm KNDS and Israel’s Elbit Systems Land have entered into a joint venture to promote the EuroPULS rocket artillery system across European markets. The new entity, EuroPULS...

March 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Rheinmetall, Indra Partner to Advance Spanish Army Vehicle Procurement

Rheinmetall and Indra have entered into a strategic agreement to pursue a multibillion-euro Spanish Army truck program while broadening their defense manufacturing collaboration across Europe. The German and Spanish...

Elbit Gains Access to German Laser Comms Tech for Defense Integration

Elbit Systems’ German subsidiary has entered into an agreement with startup Cucuyo GmbH to secure exclusive rights to adapt its laser-based communication technology for military use. Under the arrangement,...

March 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Germany Places Order for 200 Rolls-Royce Propulsion Units for Puma Platforms

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has secured a contract to deliver 200 mtu PowerPacks for the German Armed Forces’ Puma infantry fighting vehicles. Each unit incorporates enhanced cooling systems, updated power...

March 26, 2026
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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...