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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...

February 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Malaysian Navy Prepares for Naval Strike Missile Delivery, Replacing Exocet Arsenal

Malaysia is set to receive Norway’s indigenous Naval Strike Missile in March under a phased procurement program aimed at replacing the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

European Hypersonic Milestone as Munich Firm Tests Privately Financed Missile

Anglo-German startup Hypersonica has successfully carried out the maiden test of a privately developed hypersonic missile in Europe. The Munich-based firm reported that the prototype surpassed Mach 6 (7,409...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Taipei Allocates Additional Budget to Expand PAC-3 Missile Stockpile

Taiwan is strengthening its Patriot missile inventory by allocating surplus procurement funds along with resources from a proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense budget. According to Liberty Times,...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Next-Generation Guidance Enhances Europe’s Flagship Air-to-Air Missile

The European-made Meteor air-to-air missile is undergoing a significant enhancement, with Spanish defense company Indra focusing on upgrading one of its most vital features. Central to the improvement is...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

France Delivers Replacement SAMP/T Radar to Support Ukraine’s Air Defenses

France will provide Ukraine with a replacement radar for its SAMP/T air defense missile system while an existing unit undergoes repairs, reinforcing Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid sustained aerial...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Excalibur and Aselsan Establish European Defense Joint Venture

Czech defense firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s state-owned defense company Aselsan have formed a European-based joint venture aimed at expanding their international market presence. The partnership will focus on...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India, France Step Up Defence Talks Centered on 100-Missile SCALP Proposal

India and France are edging closer to finalizing a significant defence agreement focused on the procurement of additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, a capability that proved its operational effectiveness...