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July 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India to Procure Astra MkII While Advancing 200-km+ Missile Variant

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to strengthen its beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capability by procuring the 160-kilometer variant of the indigenous Astra MkII air-to-air missile. According to Defence...

July 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

DRDO’s GTRE Designs Upgradeable AMCA Engine for Future Sixth-Generation Fighters

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has unveiled plans for a next-generation 110kN indigenous fighter engine that will...

July 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s IMRH Chooses High-Altitude Capability Instead of Speed for Future Operations

As global helicopter development increasingly shifts toward high-speed tilt-rotor and hybrid rotorcraft, India is pursuing a different approach with its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) program. Rather than prioritizing maximum...

July 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Netra MkII AWACS Moves Into Full Development With Advanced GaN Radar

India’s Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) programme has entered the full-scale development phase, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to establish an indigenous,...

July 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AWEIL Signs MoU With IIT Kanpur for UAV, Ballistics, and Defence Technology Development

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur to jointly develop indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic technologies, and...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Awards Lockheed $502M Deal for AH-64 Apache Sensor Support

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $502 million contract to provide post-production support for the advanced targeting and night vision systems installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

BAE Systems Considers Local Manufacturing of M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicles in Poland

BAE Systems is evaluating a partnership with Polish defense companies to support the maintenance, repair, and potential local production of the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle in Poland. The proposed...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

EOS Unveils Multi-Role Remote Weapon Combining Machine Gun and Guided Rockets

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a contract to develop an all-in-one remote weapon system that combines a laser-guided rocket with a machine gun, enhancing Australia’s capabilities to counter...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Greensea IQ Secures $3.7M US Marine Corps Deal for Bayonet 250 Systems

The US Marine Corps has placed a $3.7 million delivery order with Greensea IQ for four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGVs) to further enhance its littoral...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Europe to Produce ATACMS as Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Launch Joint Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed a partnership agreement to jointly produce the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) in Europe, significantly expanding manufacturing of the high-demand tactical ballistic missile...