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March 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Signs $263M Contract for Mistral Short-Range Air Defence System

Belgium has awarded a contract worth 226.7 million euros ($263 million) to procure Mistral very-short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile systems. The contract is being managed by France’s defense procurement...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Belgium plans NASAMS air defence deployment at the Port of Antwerp

Belgium’s Port of Antwerp is set to install its own NASAMS air defence system beginning in 2027 to safeguard a large portion of its critical industrial and logistics infrastructure...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Assigns ‘AGM-190A’ Designation to Leidos Small Cruise Missile

The United States Air Force has officially designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, confirming its status as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also referred to as “Black...

February 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UAE’s EDGE and France’s Safran Forge Alliance on Smart Munitions Development

A new collaboration between the UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense is set to reshape the smart weapons sector by merging large-scale industrial capacity with advanced...

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...