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July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Inside the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Some military targets are intentionally built deep underground to avoid being destroyed by conventional bombs, making them extremely difficult to attack. Facilities like Iran’s Fordow enrichment plant are shielded...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Germany and Ukraine Partner to Scale Production of Unmanned Ground Vehicles

German defense company ARX Robotics and Ukrainian robotics manufacturer Roboneers have established a joint venture to accelerate the large-scale production of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the Ukrainian Armed...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Strengthens Defense AI Through Vantiq–MMAA C&C Collaboration

Vantiq and MMAA C&C have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across South Korea’s defense sector. The collaboration will focus on enhancing military...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Kalyani, AM General Join Forces to Pursue International Mobile Artillery Opportunities

AM General has partnered with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) to jointly market advanced artillery solutions to defense customers worldwide. The collaboration centers on KSSL’s Mounted Artillery Gun...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

French Defense ISR Effort Gains Momentum With Thales–Aura Aero Drone Collaboration

Thales has joined forces with an AURA AERO subsidiary to develop a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aircraft system intended to strengthen France’s independent defense capabilities. As...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

France’s Renault, Thales Launch High-Volume Manufacturing Program for Toutatis Drones

French firms Renault Group and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the Toutatis loitering munition at scale, with production capacity projected to reach as...

June 15, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Taiwan Advances Indigenous Drone Program With Common Control System Developed by AeroVironment and Ubiqconn

AeroVironment has entered into a partnership with Taiwanese technology company Ubiqconn to jointly develop a standardized drone control system for Taiwan’s rapidly expanding indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle programme. The...

May 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Canadian Submarine Program Gains Navigation Technology Partnership From Kongsberg and OSI

Kongsberg and OSI Maritime Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and integrate advanced submarine navigation technologies. The collaboration is aligned with Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine...

May 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Uralvagonzavod Signals Readiness for Indo-Russian Future Tank Collaboration

Russia has expressed its willingness to work with India on the development of a next-generation main battle tank, with Uralvagonzavod CEO Alexander Potapov stating that the company is prepared...

May 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Lithuania’s CAVS Ambitions Backed by Patria Technology Transfer Proposal

Patria has expressed its readiness to support Lithuania’s potential entry into the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program following Vilnius’ approval of plans to acquire more than 900...