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July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab’s GlobalEye Selected by NATO to Strengthen Airborne Surveillance Fleet

NATO has chosen Saab’s GlobalEye as its next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, opening the way for the potential procurement of up to 10 platforms. Secretary General...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Britain Invests $254M in US Army Precision Strike Missile Development

The British Army is set to enhance its long-range strike capabilities after the UK government announced its participation in the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program. The government...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Raytheon and European Companies Join Forces to Double Stinger Missile Manufacturing

RTX’s Raytheon is planning to double production of its Stinger surface-to-air missile through expanded collaboration with European defense manufacturers. Following a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2025 to...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Indigenous Battle Rifle Reaches Prototype Stage Within 100 Days

The Indian Army has moved closer to inducting the indigenously developed UGRAM battle rifle after the weapon successfully completed a series of critical evaluations. The rifle passed General Staff...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Japan Receives 10th Mogami-Class Warship From Mitsubishi

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has officially received its 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, JS Nagara (FFM-10), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The delivery is part of a...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS to Deliver New Multi-Billion-Dollar Submarine Fleet

Canada has selected Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build its next-generation submarine fleet, marking a major milestone in the country’s multi-billion-dollar naval modernization program. Prime Minister Mark Carney...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Portugal to Acquire Refurbished Surplus US Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The Portuguese Army has signed an agreement with Miami-based Sahar Group to acquire surplus UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters previously operated by the US Army. The contract, signed through the...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Poland to Host Anduril’s Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Production Center

Anduril and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) have announced plans to establish a production facility for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) cruise missile in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The initiative follows a...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Government Signs $34M Deal to Develop Unified Software Platform for Unmanned Systems

The Netherlands is advancing a software-first strategy to integrate unmanned systems from multiple manufacturers into a unified operational network. The Dutch government has signed a 30-million-euro ($34.3 million) contract...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Air National Guard Evaluates Virtuix AI-Enabled Virtual Reality Training System

The Air National Guard is assessing immersive simulation technology to create more realistic and effective defense training experiences. A Pennsylvania-based Air National Guard unit will evaluate Virtuix’s AI-powered Omni...