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July 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AWEIL Signs MoU With IIT Kanpur for UAV, Ballistics, and Defence Technology Development

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur to jointly develop indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic technologies, and...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Awards Lockheed $502M Deal for AH-64 Apache Sensor Support

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $502 million contract to provide post-production support for the advanced targeting and night vision systems installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

BAE Systems Considers Local Manufacturing of M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicles in Poland

BAE Systems is evaluating a partnership with Polish defense companies to support the maintenance, repair, and potential local production of the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle in Poland. The proposed...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

EOS Unveils Multi-Role Remote Weapon Combining Machine Gun and Guided Rockets

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a contract to develop an all-in-one remote weapon system that combines a laser-guided rocket with a machine gun, enhancing Australia’s capabilities to counter...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Greensea IQ Secures $3.7M US Marine Corps Deal for Bayonet 250 Systems

The US Marine Corps has placed a $3.7 million delivery order with Greensea IQ for four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles (AUGVs) to further enhance its littoral...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Europe to Produce ATACMS as Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Launch Joint Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed a partnership agreement to jointly produce the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) in Europe, significantly expanding manufacturing of the high-demand tactical ballistic missile...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Approves Acquisition of MEKO A-200 Frigates in $7.2B Program

Germany’s Parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the acquisition of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates valued at approximately 6.3 billion euros (US$7.2 billion), paving the way for the formal contract...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Canada Selects Kongsberg JSM for Its Future F-35A Fleet

Canada has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth approximately 800 million Canadian dollars (US$564 million) to supply Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its future fleet of F-35A...

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Nordic-Baltic Partners Advance Joint Procurement of Patria TRACKX Platforms

Finland, Norway, and Latvia have signed a statement of intent to adopt Patria’s TRACKX all-terrain platform, strengthening multinational cooperation in the development and acquisition of next-generation land mobility solutions....

July 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Moves to Procure 10 NASAMS Air Defense Batteries From Kongsberg

Belgium has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Netherlands to procure 10 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, marking a significant step toward...