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February 24, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Anduril Industries Lands $43M Funding to Scale US Rocket Motor Manufacturing

The United States Department of Defense has granted Anduril Industries an additional $43.7 million to scale up domestic solid rocket motor (SRM) production, addressing one of the most persistent...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Plans Expansion With Nine More Sophisticated SAM Batteries

Taiwan is reportedly preparing to procure nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to further reinforce its integrated air defense network, according to local media reports. The new...

February 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Golden Horizon ALBM Reportedly Pitched by Israel to India for Long-Range Strike Capability

In a development that could significantly enhance India’s long-range strike capabilities, Israel has reportedly proposed supplying the Golden Horizon Air-Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM) to New Delhi. If discussions advance,...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Looks to Acquire Next-Gen Anti-Radar Weapon for Air and Surface Threats

The US Navy has begun market research for a next-generation long-range anti-radiation missile capable of engaging both aerial and land-based targets. Anti-radiation weapons are built to detect, home in...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Romania Unveils Smart Cruise Missile Featuring Integrated AI Systems

Romania is advancing its long-range strike capability with the Sahara cruise missile, an AI-powered system designed for accurate engagements at extended distances. Developed by Oves Enterprise, the lightweight weapon...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

New US Air Defense Platform Blends Artificial Intelligence and Kinetic Strike Capability

Backed by fresh institutional investment, ARCYN Defense is accelerating the development of a next-generation air defense system driven by edge artificial intelligence and designed for rapid, precise interception. Previously...

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Defense Ministry Commits $16M to Hypersonic Tech Progress

Britain’s Ministry of Defence has allocated £12 million to Amentum UK to support the development of a domestic hypersonic missile program aimed at delivering a Mach 5-plus strike capability....

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Latest Arrow 4 System Brings Enhanced Intercept Strategy

Israel Aerospace Industries has launched live-fire testing of the Arrow 4 interceptor, advancing preparations to deploy the system against next-generation hypersonic weapons. Jointly developed with US partners, the interceptor...

February 17, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Safran and Bharat Electronics Partner to Produce HAMMER Munitions in India

India and France have agreed to form a joint venture to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India, expanding on a cooperation agreement signed in November 2025. The...

February 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Moves to Acquire Advanced Detection Systems for Emerging Hypersonic Threats

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is calling on industry to deliver commercially developed sensor and seeker technologies to strengthen US defenses against ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. Through a...