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April 1, 2026
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Japan Inducts Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine Delivered by Mitsubishi

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has formally inducted its fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The handover took place at the...

March 31, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Acquires PC-24 Aircraft, Evaluates PC-21 Trainers from Pilatus

Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland has secured a contract to supply 12 PC-24 twin-engine light jets to the Indonesian Air Force, marking a significant step in enhancing its aviation training...

March 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Govt Clears ₹1,950 Crore Deal for Two Mountain Radars for IAF

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of two mountain radars along with associated infrastructure for...

March 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Expands Defence Ties With Colombia Through Drone and Anti-Drone Tech Offer

India has put forward a comprehensive defence proposal to Colombia, offering advanced drone and counter-drone warfare technologies. A senior Colombian delegation led by Vice Ministers of Defence Angelica Verbel...

March 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris, RFTEQ Collaborate to Enhance Australia’s Future Electronic Warfare Systems

L3Harris Technologies and RFTEQ have entered into a memorandum of understanding to strengthen electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO), a collaborative framework that brings together...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland to See Local Production of Anti-Drone Missiles Through Frankenburg–PGZ Partnership

Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have entered into a framework agreement to manufacture the Mark I anti-drone missile system in Poland, marking a significant step...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Anduril Lattice Deployed by Gaxos Portfolio Company to Tackle Drone Swarm Threats

Gaxos.ai portfolio company America First Defense (AFD) has started deploying the Anduril Lattice platform to enhance counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, including operations against coordinated drone swarms. The platform...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Understanding HERO Loitering Munition: From Target Tracking to Precision Engagement

Imagine a weapon that doesn’t just fire—it waits, observes, and strikes at the optimal moment. That’s the concept behind the Israeli-German HERO loitering munition series: a versatile, intelligent system...

March 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Receives Tracked Combat Recon Platforms from Latvia

Latvia has started supplying tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) armored vehicles to Ukraine. Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds confirmed that the deliveries form part of Riga’s ongoing military assistance...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

IAF C-17 Transports Dornier 228 to Guyana, Strengthening Regional Air Links

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft touched down at Cheddi Jagan International Airport on Saturday, delivering a HAL-built Dornier 228 (H-228) to Guyana, marking a key...