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May 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Seeks Indigenous Bullet Proof Troop Carriers Under Indian-IDDM Framework

Indian Army has launched a major procurement initiative by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers (BPTCs) intended for deployment with Rashtriya Rifles units...

May 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

SSS Defence Delivers T-12 Counter-Drone Shotguns to Indian Army Northern Command

SSS Defence has supplied its indigenously developed T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army Northern Command, marking another step in India’s efforts to counter the growing battlefield threat posed...

May 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

User Trials Near for India’s Next-Generation Anti-Ship Strike System

India’s long-range anti-ship strike program — widely described as a future “carrier-killer” capability — has advanced beyond the initial development phase, with three developmental trials already completed and preparations...

May 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Godrej Aerospace Emerges as Key Contender for India’s AHTCE Fighter Engine Program

Godrej Aerospace has emerged as one of the leading contenders for a major role in India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine development initiative as the Gas Turbine Research...

May 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Receives Indigenous ULPGM and AGNIKAA Strike Systems From Adani Defence & Aerospace

Adani Defence & Aerospace has strengthened India’s drive toward rapidly deployable indigenous battlefield systems by delivering two advanced capabilities to the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement (EP-6) framework:...

May 9, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

European Commission Approves Major Defense Loan Package for Poland

Poland has become the first nation to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission under the Security Action For Europe (SAFE) program, securing nearly 43.7 billion euros ($52...

May 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Technologies Chosen to Enhance US Military Command-and-Control Data Sharing

United States Air Force has chosen L3Harris Technologies to develop key components of a secure digital infrastructure designed to strengthen the military’s command-and-control (C2) capabilities. The initiative focuses on...

May 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Receives 140 Training Systems From Cubic Defense

Cubic Defense has been selected to provide air combat training subsystems for Lockheed Martin’s Lot 21 production of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The follow-on agreement expands...

May 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New 300kW Directed-Energy Weapon Strengthens India’s Future Battlefield Capabilities

India is developing a new 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon (DEW) capable of engaging and neutralizing emerging threats at ranges of up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). The system combines advanced...

May 7, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Aeronautical Development Establishment Reveals Attritable High-Speed Swarm Drone Concept for ISR and Strike Roles

Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has unveiled the first image of its attritable high-speed stealth swarm drones, signaling a major advancement in India’s efforts to field low-cost expendable unmanned systems...