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May 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Thales Pushes Next-Gen Soft-Kill and Sensor Shielding Technologies

Thales is developing next-generation electro-optic countermeasure technologies aimed at improving the survivability of military vehicles against increasingly advanced battlefield threats. The systems are intended to reduce the chances of...

May 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

F-35 and MQ-20 Avenger Conduct Interoperability Combat Trial

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully demonstrated interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and the MQ-20 Avenger drone as part of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat...

May 28, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Rheinmetall Awarded Major German Army Vehicle Procurement Deal

German Armed Forces has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth 1.015 billion euros ($1.18 billion) for the delivery of more than 2,000 military logistics vehicles. The procurement falls under a...

May 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Cubic Secures Polish Contract for Battlefield Data Link Suite

Raytheon has teamed up with Cubic Secure Communications to deliver Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland. The CDL network combines airborne and ground-based data terminals with support equipment,...

May 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Greece Selects Thales to Upgrade Hydra-Class Frigate Systems

Greece has awarded Thales a contract to modernize the mission systems of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates. The agreement covers the integration of the latest Tacticos Combat Management System,...

May 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Expands Funding for AeroVironment Counter-Drone Missile Production

The US government has committed an additional $20.2 million to AeroVironment to expand production capacity for its Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) kinetic counter-drone missile. The funding will support the expansion...

May 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

India Launches Defence Forces Vision 2047 Reform Roadmap

India has unveiled a long-term military transformation plan detailing how it intends to modernize and restructure its armed forces over the next two decades. Called “Defence Forces Vision 2047,”...

May 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Elbit Secures $1.4 Billion European Military Modernization Deal

Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has been awarded a $1.4-billion contract to support a large-scale military modernization program for an undisclosed European customer. The five-year agreement focuses on enhancing...

May 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Dutch Parliament Receives OCCAR Accession Proposal

The Netherlands has formally moved toward joining a major European defense procurement organization after the government submitted accession legislation to parliament. The proposal, introduced to the Dutch House of...

May 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indonesia Advances to Pre-Production Stage for Scorpene Submarines

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has entered the pre-production phase for the Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines planned for the Indonesian Navy. The move is part of a 2024 program...