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August 14, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

IAF Seeks Development of Extended-Range Missile Capabilities

The IAF has called on India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to push ahead with the development of longer-range missile systems as Pakistan upgrades its weaponry. During Operation...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

USAF Launches $99M AI Program for Advanced Target Tracking

The US Air Force is moving forward with its $99-million Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI (ATA-AI) program, launched in July 2024 to counter fast-changing threats. The initiative aims to...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Martin Strengthens Philippines Ties With F-16 Block 70 Deal

Lockheed Martin is strengthening its industrial partnership with the Philippines under its F-16 Block 70 proposal for the country’s Multi-Role Fighter program. In collaboration with Southern Methodist University —...

August 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

US and Singapore Cancel Guam Deployment of F-15 Fighters

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed the cancellation of a plan to base up to 12 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG fighter jets at Andersen Air Force...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Algeria Expected to Acquire Russia’s Su-34M Combat Aircraft

Russia is reportedly producing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic combat aircraft for Algeria, reinforcing earlier claims of a defense agreement between Moscow and an unnamed partner. Analysis of satellite and open-source...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UAE and South Korea Strengthen Defense Links With KF-21 Joint Flight

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have conducted a joint test of Seoul’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongsangnam-do, highlighting their deepening defense...

August 11, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Washington Clears Upgrade Deal for Australia’s MC-55A ISREW Fleet

Washington has approved a potential Baseline 2 upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine ISREW aircraft, advancing a Foreign Military Sale worth an estimated $404 million. Australia’s request includes a package...

August 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Prioritizes European Alternatives Instead of US F-35 Fighter Jets

Spain has opted not to purchase U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets and will instead pursue European alternatives, the defense ministry confirmed on Wednesday, backing a report from El Pais. This...

August 6, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Refutes Speculation on Procurement of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae

India is currently not evaluating South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet as part of its efforts to procure up to 114 advanced multi-role aircraft, local media reports confirmed. Earlier...

August 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Swedish Jets Secured in $600 Million Thai Defense Deal

Thailand approved the purchase of four Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, following recent border hostilities with Cambodia that ended in a ceasefire last week. The $600 million agreement for...