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June 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra Maritime Wins Lifecycle Support Contracts for Future Canadian Destroyer Fleet

Ultra Maritime has been awarded multiple contracts by Lockheed Martin Canada to provide long-term lifecycle support for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyer fleet, reinforcing its role in...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Elbit Awarded Major Contract for Advanced Tank Fire Control and AI Sensor Upgrades

Elbit Systems has won a $350 million contract to modernize a fleet of main battle tanks for an undisclosed international customer, reinforcing the growing global focus on extending the...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

New Tactical Upgrades Bring Advanced Optics Integration to FN’s MAG Machine Gun

Belgian defence manufacturer FN Herstal has introduced the FN MAG TACTICAL with Long Rail, an upgraded version of its battle-proven FN MAG general-purpose machine gun tailored for the growing...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thales Anti-Submarine Sonar Selected for Canada’s Next-Generation Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Canada has selected Thales Canada to provide its advanced S2087 anti-submarine towed array sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers, strengthening the fleet’s long-range...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Inside the F-22 Raptor: America’s Premier Air Dominance Aircraft

Long before an enemy pilot ever spots it, the threat has already arrived. On a radar screen, it may appear only briefly before vanishing altogether. By the time an...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Poland Expands Borsuk Fleet With New $2.07 Billion Infantry Fighting Vehicle Deal

Poland has signed a contract worth approximately 7.5 billion zloty ($2.07 billion) with a consortium led by the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola for the delivery of...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Updated AUKUS Agreement Shifts Australia’s Virginia-Class Acquisition to Used Submarines Only

Australia will now receive only pre-owned Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States under a revised AUKUS arrangement designed to simplify implementation and reduce costs. The decision was announced...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Su-57 Talks Advance With Russian Source Code Access Proposal for India

The maiden flight of Russia’s first twin-seat fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57D, has renewed discussion about India’s possible involvement in the future evolution of the stealth aircraft program. Following the...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Falcon 10X Enters Competition for Indian Air Force ISTAR Surveillance Aircraft Requirement

India’s long-awaited Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft program has entered a critical procurement stage following approval by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for the acquisition of...

May 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Studies Next-Generation Strategic Submarine Options Beyond Initial S-5 Batch

India’s next-generation S-5 ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program could see its initial production run capped at four submarines instead of the six units previously discussed, as the Indian Navy...