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August 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Astra Microwave Eyes QRSAM Production Orders for Three Regiments in 2026

Astra Microwave Products expects to receive formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system before the end of 2026. The anticipated...

August 15, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Reliance and Rolls-Royce Plan Joint Development of AMCA 5th-Gen Engine

Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to collaborate on the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of an indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat...

August 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

New VR Platform Delivers Immersive Urban Warfare Training for Multiple Users

The Simulator Development Division has developed an advanced multi-user virtual reality urban warfare training system that provides immersive, repeatable, and measurable tactical preparation for military and security personnel. The...

August 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

UK, Australia Deepen Partnership on Advanced AESA Radar Technology

The UK and Australia have agreed to examine the integration of Australian radar technology into the UK Armed Forces. A statement of intent signed in Canberra brings together the...

August 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Marines Practice Drone Defense With Existing Service Weapons

The US Marine Corps has launched service-level training to equip personnel with techniques for countering drone threats using standard weapons already available to them. The three-day exercise, conducted at...

August 14, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ukrainian Firm Reveals Ground Robot Capable of Carrying 210 Kg

Ukrainian drone developer Temerland has unveiled the Gnom L2, a modified unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed to carry heavy military equipment and supplies across difficult terrain. The vehicle is...

August 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Develops Common Airframe for Hypersonic Weapon Systems

Lockheed Martin has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in the development of a Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS), designed to support multiple offensive and defensive hypersonic payloads through a common...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Gun System for Layered Air Defense

As airborne threats become more advanced and place greater pressure on short-range air defense systems, Northrop Grumman is developing a new gun-based solution to provide an additional layer of...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Dstl Develops New Detector to Improve Thermal Vision Through Obscurants

The UK is integrating three technologies into a single capability to help British troops maintain visibility when smoke, dust, and other battlefield obscurants restrict their view. Working with Amethyst...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Agile Defense Secures $93M Deals to Modernize Marine Corps Cyber Infrastructure

Virginia-based Agile Defense has secured contracts totaling $93.3 million to support and modernize network operations for the US Marine Corps. The larger $88 million award, carried out in partnership...