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July 2, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Attack on UN base leaves three wounded

Armed fighters associated with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and ex-Seleka militias carried out an attack on a UN peacekeeping facility in Am Dafock, near the Central African Republic–Sudan border....

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Civil war death toll crosses 100,000 in Myanmar

After the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the country quickly descended into a large-scale civil war. The overthrow of the elected government led to nationwide protests, which were met...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Inside the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Some military targets are intentionally built deep underground to avoid being destroyed by conventional bombs, making them extremely difficult to attack. Facilities like Iran’s Fordow enrichment plant are shielded...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $74M to Integrate UK and Italian Weapons on F-35s

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $74.2 million contract modification to integrate UK- and Italy-specific weapon systems into the F-35A and F-35B as part of the Block...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Lands $1.1B US Navy Order for More Than 1,900 AIM-9X Missiles

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1.1 billion contract modification to manufacture more than 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles for the US military and international partners. The...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Germany and Ukraine Partner to Scale Production of Unmanned Ground Vehicles

German defense company ARX Robotics and Ukrainian robotics manufacturer Roboneers have established a joint venture to accelerate the large-scale production of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the Ukrainian Armed...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

UK Unveils Common Combat Vessel to Succeed Type 45 Destroyers

The UK has announced plans to replace its Type 45 Daring-class guided-missile destroyers with six Common Combat Vessels (CCVs) under its latest Defense Investment Plan. Scheduled to enter service...

June 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Finalizes Deal With Sweden for Three Saab-Built Submarines

Poland has signed a $4.8 billion agreement with Sweden to acquire three Saab-built submarines under its Orka (Orca) modernization program, reinforcing the country’s naval capabilities amid rising security concerns...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Begins BMD Phase-3 With AD-AH and AD-AM Interceptors for Next-Generation Threats

Following the successful completion of Phase-I and Phase-II of India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated Phase-III, focusing on countering emerging...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Su-57E Deal for India Includes Local Manufacturing and Advanced AI-Enabled Capabilities

Negotiations between India and Russia over the acquisition and local production of the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter have reportedly reached an advanced stage, with Moscow offering a package that combines...