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August 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Invites Bids for 60 New Multi-Role Transport Aircraft

New Delhi has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to acquire 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force, with the program estimated to be worth...

August 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Expands SM-3 Missile Output With New Boeing, RTX Deals

The US Department of Defense has entered into two seven-year framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to boost production of essential components for the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB...

August 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Foreign Fighter Integration Emerges as Key Challenge for Astra Mk-I Exports

India’s Astra Mk-I Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) has become one of the country’s key indigenous aerospace achievements. The missile is now in service with the Indian Air...

August 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Astra Microwave Eyes QRSAM Production Orders for Three Regiments in 2026

Astra Microwave Products expects to receive formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system before the end of 2026. The anticipated...

August 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Picks Six Firms to Build UGVs for High-Risk Missions

The US Army has selected six companies to develop production-ready unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) prototypes for frontline logistics and casualty evacuation missions. The Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) program...

August 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Selects Rheinmetall MASS Systems for Five Frigates

Denmark’s arms procurement agency has awarded Rheinmetall an approximately 745 million kroner ($116 million) contract to provide its Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) self-protection systems for the Danish Navy’s...

August 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

KBR Wins US Army Support Contract for Precision Strike Weapons

Texas-based defense contractor KBR has received a task order valued at up to $208 million to support operations under the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project...

August 11, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

USMC Selects Epirus’ Vehicle-Mounted Microwave Weapon Against Drone Swarms

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded electronic warfare specialist Epirus an $11 million contract to supply a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave system designed to counter drone swarms. Based on...

August 11, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha Proposes $1.2B Acquisition of Austal’s US Shipbuilding Business

Hanwha Defense USA has submitted a proposal worth up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, a move that could significantly strengthen its presence in the US naval shipbuilding...

August 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany, Netherlands Expand Boxer RCT30 Fleets With 69 New IFVs

ARTEC, a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has secured a contract to supply 69 additional Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces....