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July 3, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

UK launches largest-ever military drone program

The United Kingdom has committed over £5 billion to accelerate the development of military drones and autonomous systems. The investment will support new aerial, maritime, and land-based unmanned platforms...

July 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon secures long-term TOW support contract

Under a proposed sole-source contract, Raytheon will continue providing sustainment support for the US Army’s ITAS and MITAS systems through the end of the decade. The effort includes spare-parts...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

SKORPION2 system joins Swedish Army arsenal

Sweden has signed a long-term procurement deal with Dynamit Nobel Defence for the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system. The system significantly enhances defensive capabilities by enabling rapid deployment of anti-tank...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

NASAMS acquisition strengthens Kuwait’s shield

Kuwait’s military modernization includes the procurement of the NASAMS air defense platform, developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon. The system strengthens national defense by providing multi-layered protection against airborne threats...

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...