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Greece to Assemble Rheinmetall Military Trucks Under ELVO Agreement

Rheinmetall has entered into an agreement with Hellenic Vehicles Industries (ELVO) to assemble military trucks in Greece, strengthening the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capabilities. Under the memorandum of understanding,...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Hungary Receives Additional JAS 39 Gripen Combat Aircraft From Saab

Hungary has received two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic fighter jets from Saab under a 2024 procurement agreement. The delivery marks the first batch of four aircraft ordered for...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Indian Army Plans Acquisition of 159 Protected Mobility Vehicles

New Delhi has initiated a procurement program for 159 bulletproof troop carrier vehicles to strengthen the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles counterinsurgency operations in India’s northeastern region. Formed during the...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

France Expands Missile Manufacturing as Operations Expose Ammunition Gaps

France is ramping up missile production after recent operations in the Middle East revealed gaps in the country’s ammunition reserves, according to Gen. Jérôme Bellanger. The shortage became evident...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Romanian Parliament Approves Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal Purchase

Romanian Parliament has approved the acquisition of 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in a deal valued at 852 million euros ($999.57 million). The helicopters will partially...

Israel Missile Defense Organization Supplies Initial Tamir Interceptors for Marine Corps MRIC

Israel Missile Defense Organization and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first batch of Tamir interceptors for the United States Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program. The...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Digital Media Professionals Leads Japan-India Project for Network-Independent AI Drones

Japan and India have partnered to develop next-generation unmanned aircraft systems capable of autonomous decision-making and operations even in communication-denied environments. The initiative will be spearheaded by Tokyo-based Digital...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Grumman to Support Australia’s Sovereign SRM Production Effort

Australia has officially chosen Northrop Grumman to support the development of sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities. SRMs are critical propulsion systems used in guided weapons and missile...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

United States Approves Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Deals for Middle East Allies

The United States Department of State has approved three separate foreign military sales involving the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System for Israel, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Israel...

Benjamin Netanyahu Backs Major US Fighter Aircraft Purchase for Israel

Israel has approved a multi-billion-dollar agreement to procure two new fighter jet squadrons from the United States, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that the acquisition will strengthen the...