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March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS, Elbit Join Forces to Offer EuroPULS Systems to European Armed Forces

European defense firm KNDS and Israel’s Elbit Systems Land have entered into a joint venture to promote the EuroPULS rocket artillery system across European markets. The new entity, EuroPULS...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Procures Northrop Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets in $127M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $127 million contract for the 18th full-rate production lot of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets (SSST), covering 28 units along with...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Advances Development of Airborne Laser Weapon for Rotary and Fixed-Wing Platforms

Israel is advancing the deployment of directed-energy capabilities into the aerial domain, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered laser (HPL) weapons for military aircraft under a newly awarded defense contract....

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Honeywell Invests $500M to Support Expansion of US Defense Capabilities

Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled a $500 million investment aimed at strengthening its role as a major supplier to the US Department of Defense. The funding will support the modernization...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Hoverlt Introduces DIVYASTRA MKI, India’s AI-Enabled Loitering Munition with 500 km Reach

Lucknow-based defence startup Hoverlt has unveiled plans to develop the DIVYASTRA MKI, a multi-role autonomous tactical strike system designed for precision engagement, intelligence gathering, and swarm-based combat operations. Positioned...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India and Japan Close in on UNICORN Radar Deal to Strengthen Next-Generation Naval Stealth

India and Japan are nearing the finalisation of an agreement for the co-development and co-production of the advanced UNICORN radar system, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral defence...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ashok Leyland Introduces New Mine-Resistant Vehicle for Critical Security Operations

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) aimed at improving survivability and mobility for security forces operating in high-risk environments. The platform is...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Brazil Introduces Its First Indigenous Gripen E Fighter Jet

Brazil has officially revealed its first locally manufactured Gripen E fighter jet during a ceremony held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo state. Domestic production took place...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Clears $340M Deal Supporting Japan’s Hypersonic Gliding Projectile Program

The US State Department has cleared a $340 million foreign military sale to support Japan’s upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program, covering a range of equipment and services....

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Acquires Torpedo Launch and Retrieval Capability from L3Harris

The US Navy is enhancing its undersea warfare capabilities with the development of a new system that enables submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) without the...