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June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ShinMaywa US-2 Amphibious Aircraft Joins US Military Exercises Amid Unfinished India Deal

The US military has been exploring the capabilities of Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft through joint exercises aimed at enhancing maritime rescue operations and logistics support across dispersed island...

June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Akash-NG Air Defense System Tailored for High-Intensity Saturation Attack Scenarios

India’s Akash-NG (New Generation) air defence system has been purpose-built to counter one of the most demanding challenges in modern warfare: large-scale cruise missile saturation attacks. According to sources...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

DRDO-Kalyani Showcase Next-Generation WhAP With Advanced Combat and Protection Systems

DRDO and Kalyani Group have revealed the second-generation Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial upgrades in firepower, protection, and battlefield awareness. The latest version moves beyond its original...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Former HAL Engineer Warns Re-Engined Tejas Variant Would Need Years of Testing and Certification

According to a former engineer from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) engine division, replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine used in the Tejas Mk1A would involve far more than a...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Navy’s Loyal Wingman Program Points to a New Stealth UCAV for Carrier Operations

The Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are advancing the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-based Loyal Wingman unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) intended to operate...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Leopard 2-Based CAPINT Tank Designed to Operate Alongside Robotic Wingmen

KNDS has introduced a new main battle tank concept that could reshape the future of armored warfare for European forces. Designed with the French Army in mind, the CAPINT...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

New Fenris Vehicle Brings Tank-Level Firepower to Arquus’ 6×6 Platform

Arquus has unveiled the Fenris 6×6 armored combat vehicle at Eurosatory 2026, introducing a wheeled platform equipped with a 105mm weapon system to deliver enhanced battlefield firepower. The vehicle...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS Lands Malaysian CAESAR Deal Backed by Technology Transfer and Local Production

Malaysia has signed a contract for 18 CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems from French-German defense manufacturer KNDS, becoming the 15th nation to procure the wheeled howitzer. The agreement was finalized...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

France’s Renault, Thales Launch High-Volume Manufacturing Program for Toutatis Drones

French firms Renault Group and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the Toutatis loitering munition at scale, with production capacity projected to reach as...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Navy Orders F21 Heavyweight Torpedoes From Naval Group for Future Sub Fleet

The Netherlands has selected Naval Group to supply F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines. The contract follows the Dutch government’s March 2026 decision to...