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April 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Advocates Integration of Astra-2, BrahMos-NG in 114 Rafale Procurement

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets are entering a निर्णायक stage, with emphasis shifting from acquisition to long-term operational sovereignty. A key...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Northrop Secures $475M US Deal to Design Glide Phase Hypersonic Interceptor

The US Missile Defense Agency has issued a $475 million contract modification to Northrop Grumman to accelerate development of its counter-hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI). This raises the total...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon to Supply Ukraine With $3.7B Worth of Patriot Interceptors

RTX Corporation’s Raytheon unit has been awarded a $3.7 billion contract to replenish Guidance Enhanced Missile–Tactical (GEM-T) interceptors for Ukraine’s MIM-104 Patriot air defense system. The interceptors are intended...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Estonia Suspends $589M IFV Program, Redirects Budget to Drones and Air Defense

Estonia has opted to suspend its 500-million-euro ($589 million) infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) replacement program, redirecting focus toward drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems. Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur pointed...

April 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Approves DRDO’s MPATGM for Induction into Infantry Units

In a major step toward strengthening India’s infantry combat capability and indigenous defense ecosystem, the Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM),...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rheinmetall Broadens Portfolio with Entry into Cruise Missile Segment

German defense major Rheinmetall announced on Monday that it will enter cruise missile production for the first time through a partnership with Dutch defense company Destinus. Subject to regulatory...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Estonia Enhances HIMARS Arsenal Through New Lockheed Martin Agreement

Estonia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to acquire three additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million...

April 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Tejas Mk2 to Feature Meteor Integration Amid Uttam AESA and Astra Enhancements

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively working to integrate the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) onto the upcoming Tejas Mk2, as part of its broader objective to standardize...

April 11, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

‘IG JWALA’ Missile System Introduced to Strengthen India’s Indigenous Strike Power

India’s defence technology landscape is witnessing continued growth driven by private sector innovation, with defencetech startup IG Defence announcing plans to develop the IG JWALA Short-Range Missile System. Designed...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Awards $4.76B PAC-3 MSE Missile Deal to Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.76 billion contract from the US Army to produce PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, along with associated equipment and support services. The firm-fixed-price...