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US Air Force Orders JSM Lot 2 Production From Kongsberg Under $240.9 Million Deal

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Norwegian defense company Kongsberg a contract worth approximately $240.9 million for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). The agreement...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Considers Private Sector Participation to Scale Up Pralay Missile Production

The Pralay missile is increasingly becoming one of the most important conventional strike systems in India’s military inventory. Developed indigenously by DRDO, the canisterised short-range quasi-ballistic missile has been...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

NATO Launches New Ground Force Operations to Strengthen Nordic Defences

NATO has launched new ground force operations focused on enhancing the defense and deterrence capabilities of Sweden and Finland, two of the alliance’s newest members. The operations officially began...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

HAL Targets Production of Over 1,000 Military Helicopters in Long-Term Expansion Plan

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to become the cornerstone of India’s future military helicopter fleet, with plans to manufacture around 1,000 indigenous helicopters in the 3-15 tonne category over...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

IAF and Indian Army Test Enhanced Air Defence Integration During Western Front Exercise

Under its Strategic Guidelines 2047, the Indian Army is pursuing an ambitious transformation programme aimed at creating a modern, technology-driven force capable of meeting future battlefield requirements. The strategy...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

AVNL Advances FICV Development as Army Speeds Up BMP-2 Replacement Initiative

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has moved into a crucial phase as Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) expands industry participation through fresh Expressions of Interest aimed at...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

India Strengthens Counter-Drone Defences with C-RAM and Directed Energy Weapon Systems

Modern warfare is reshaping the traditional economics of air defence. Recent conflicts have shown that advanced and costly defensive systems can be challenged not by cutting-edge combat aircraft, but...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Moves to Localize Rampage Missile Production Following Operation Sindoor Performance

India is set to significantly boost indigenous production of the Israeli-origin Rampage precision strike missile following its reported success during the Indian Air Force’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025....

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Zorawar Light Tank Set for Advanced Armour Upgrade Capable of Defeating 30 mm APFSDS Rounds

The Zorawar Light Tank, India’s indigenous high-altitude armoured vehicle programme, is expected to receive a major protection upgrade with the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) developing advanced armour capable...

Uttam AESA Radar Demonstrates 240 km Detection Range as Tejas Prepares for Astra Mk2

The Tejas Mk1A continues to demonstrate the rapid evolution of India’s indigenous fighter aircraft programme, with recent trials showcasing the impressive capabilities of its Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array...