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June 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Partnership targets rapid military manufacturing

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are working together to apply commercial manufacturing expertise to military production. The effort seeks to increase efficiency, improve supply-chain resilience, and accelerate the delivery...

June 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Plasan Introduces Trio of Armor Protection Systems for Combat Vehicles

Israeli defense company Plasan has introduced three new protection solutions designed to address the key threats that have exposed armored vehicle vulnerabilities in modern warfare, including drone attacks from...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Proposed K-9 Vajra Order Could Expand Indian Army Fleet to 500 Howitzers

The Indian Army is weighing the acquisition of an additional 300 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers in a deal estimated at 230 billion rupees ($2.42 billion). According to India Today,...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Germany Showcases Next-Generation IRIS-T SHORAD Platform at ILA 2026

German defense company Diehl Defence has unveiled its latest mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. Known as the IRIS-T SLS MK4, the...

June 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

H&K poised to supply L7A2 guns to UK

Britain is moving to secure long-term support for its L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun fleet through a new agreement with Heckler & Koch. The weapon continues to serve as...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Switzerland Selects KNDS for 32 AGM Self-Propelled Howitzers Based on RCH 155

Switzerland has signed a contract with KNDS for the acquisition of 32 Artillery Gun Module (AGM) wheeled self-propelled howitzers based on the RCH 155 platform. The procurement follows the...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Receives US Green Light for Acquisition of AAV Command and Recovery Vehicles

The US State Department has cleared a potential $30.6 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy involving Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at strengthening the country’s expeditionary and amphibious warfare...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards Saab Deal to Deliver Advanced Combat Vehicle Training Kits

Saab has secured a contract worth $22.4 million from the US Army to supply Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) base kits, further supporting the military’s efforts to enhance...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AVNL Advances FICV Development as Army Speeds Up BMP-2 Replacement Initiative

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has moved into a crucial phase as Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) expands industry participation through fresh Expressions of Interest aimed at...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Zorawar Light Tank Set for Advanced Armour Upgrade Capable of Defeating 30 mm APFSDS Rounds

The Zorawar Light Tank, India’s indigenous high-altitude armoured vehicle programme, is expected to receive a major protection upgrade with the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) developing advanced armour capable...