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April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

New Delhi Acquires Russian System to Defend Against Low-Flying Aerial Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has acquired the Soviet-origin Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia under a contract valued at ₹4.45 billion (around $47 million), aiming to enhance...

April 1, 2026
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Japan Inducts Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine Delivered by Mitsubishi

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has formally inducted its fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The handover took place at the...

April 1, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Pentagon Awards $3.8B Deal to Pratt & Whitney for Expanded F-35 Engine Production

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business unit, a $3.8 billion contract for the production of F135 engines powering the F-35 Lightning II...

April 1, 2026
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IWI Supplies Large Batch of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles to IDF

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), part of the SK Group, has delivered thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reinforcing infantry capabilities with a proven...

April 1, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Greenlights $3.16B Transfer of AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

The US Congress has cleared a potential $3.16 billion Foreign Military Sale to Australia for up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles (JATM), positioning Canberra as the likely...

March 31, 2026
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India Expands Defence Ties With Colombia Through Drone and Anti-Drone Tech Offer

India has put forward a comprehensive defence proposal to Colombia, offering advanced drone and counter-drone warfare technologies. A senior Colombian delegation led by Vice Ministers of Defence Angelica Verbel...

March 31, 2026
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Govt Clears ₹1,950 Crore Deal for Two Mountain Radars for IAF

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of two mountain radars along with associated infrastructure for...

March 31, 2026
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R&D

India Pursues Swarm Drone Launcher to Counter Advanced Air Defence Systems

The Indian Army has launched a next-generation battlefield modernization initiative with the release of a tender (TID: 54805218) for a Multi-Barrel Swarm Launcher System, marking a shift toward saturation-based...

March 31, 2026
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Poland Establishes Local CAMM-ER Missile Manufacturing Facility

Poland is advancing its push for defence self-reliance with plans to localize production of advanced air defence missiles, following an agreement to establish a Common Anti-Air Modular Missile –...

March 31, 2026
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Mergers & JV

US Navy Inducts USS Massachusetts as 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub

The US Navy has officially commissioned USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, further strengthening its undersea warfare capabilities. SSN-798 is the eighth US Navy vessel to...