NEWS – Page 18 – defencenews.online

April 6, 2026
Admin
Financial and Investment Updates

Textron wins $450 million USMC deal to begin Cottonmouth ARV initial production phase

Textron Systems has secured a pre-production development contract for the US Marine Corps’ (USMC) Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), valued at $450 million. The agreement covers the delivery of...

April 6, 2026
Admin
R&D

India considers supersonic strike capability using ramjet-driven loitering weapons

The Indian Army is assessing the development of a new category of supersonic loitering munitions designed to address advanced air defense systems and evolving threats in highly contested operational...

April 6, 2026
Admin
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden advances aerial and UAV defense through new contracts with BAE and Saab

Sweden has awarded separate defense contracts to BAE Systems and Saab, collectively valued at approximately $454 million, for the procurement of ground-based air and counter-drone defense systems. These agreements...

April 6, 2026
Admin
Financial and Investment Updates

BAE wins $145M deal to increase production capacity of M777 gun barrels

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments a contract valued at $145.83 million for the production of 155mm M776 cannon tubes to support the M777A2 howitzer...

April 6, 2026
Admin
R&D

Honeywell partners with Odys Aviation to create aerial counter-UAV solutions

Honeywell has entered into a strategic partnership with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-drone capability designed to extend defensive coverage for critical infrastructure and high-value assets beyond conventional...

April 6, 2026
Admin
New Product Launches

NY company launches technology aimed at minimizing hazardous fallout from missile defense operations

New York-based Ducon Technologies has launched an advanced suite of solutions designed to mitigate environmental and public health risks arising from high-altitude missile interception events. The offering features proprietary...

April 5, 2026
Admin
R&D

Dhvani, LR-AShM & ET-LDHCM form India’s hypersonic edge, transforming modern deterrence strategy

India’s transition into the hypersonic weapons domain is no longer conceptual—it is actively taking shape as a structured, multi-layered capability. What is emerging is not a single missile system,...

April 5, 2026
Admin
R&D

S4 Star SSBN milestone: 90% indigenous content signals major boost to India’s naval autonomy

India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent has entered a more advanced stage with the reported commissioning of INS Aridhaman (S4) on April 3, 2026, alongside rapid progress on its successor, the...

April 4, 2026
Admin
Procurement & Contracts

IAF prepares to seal 400 Astra Mk-I missile contract, enhancing India’s homegrown air combat arsenal

India is nearing the conclusion of a significant defence procurement deal for 400 Astra Mk-1 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missiles, marking a major step forward in strengthening the...

April 4, 2026
Admin
Financial and Investment Updates

India pushes forward a $7B program to jointly develop sixth-generation AMCA engine technology

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to make a significant strategic investment in its aerospace capabilities, with an estimated allocation of approximately $7 billion for the co-development of...