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March 30, 2026
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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
G.Krish
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...

March 29, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Prepares to Offer Advanced BrahMos-Armed Missile Ships to Partner Nations

India is preparing to export its indigenously developed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to smaller friendly nations, positioning them as compact yet highly capable platforms offering strong maritime strike...

March 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India-Germany Defense Relations Strengthen as Project 751 Submarine Deal Nears Completion

India’s long-delayed Project 751 submarine programme is nearing its conclusion, with Germany expressing confidence that a deal for six advanced submarines could be finalized within weeks. German Ambassador to...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS, Elbit Join Forces to Offer EuroPULS Systems to European Armed Forces

European defense firm KNDS and Israel’s Elbit Systems Land have entered into a joint venture to promote the EuroPULS rocket artillery system across European markets. The new entity, EuroPULS...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Gains Access to German Laser Comms Tech for Defense Integration

Elbit Systems’ German subsidiary has entered into an agreement with startup Cucuyo GmbH to secure exclusive rights to adapt its laser-based communication technology for military use. Under the arrangement,...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Places Order for 200 Rolls-Royce Propulsion Units for Puma Platforms

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has secured a contract to deliver 200 mtu PowerPacks for the German Armed Forces’ Puma infantry fighting vehicles. Each unit incorporates enhanced cooling systems, updated power...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Advances Development of Airborne Laser Weapon for Rotary and Fixed-Wing Platforms

Israel is advancing the deployment of directed-energy capabilities into the aerial domain, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered laser (HPL) weapons for military aircraft under a newly awarded defense contract....

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Procures Northrop Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets in $127M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $127 million contract for the 18th full-rate production lot of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets (SSST), covering 28 units along with...