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June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thales, Hanwha Advance Cooperation on X-Fire Launcher and Chunmoo Munitions

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have entered into a partnership to assess the integration of Hanwha’s Chunmoo guided missile family with Thales’ X-Fire launcher system. The collaboration will focus on...

June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Akash-NG Air Defense System Tailored for High-Intensity Saturation Attack Scenarios

India’s Akash-NG (New Generation) air defence system has been purpose-built to counter one of the most demanding challenges in modern warfare: large-scale cruise missile saturation attacks. According to sources...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy backs Blackbeard production launch

The Blackbeard hypersonic missile program has taken a major step forward with a new production-focused contract. Designed to provide advanced long-range strike capability, the weapon is progressing from development...

June 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

DRDO Achieves Major Breakthrough in Ballistic Missile Defence With Phase 2 Trials

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the final developmental trials of its Phase 2 Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme, representing a significant advancement in the...

June 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Air-Launched ET-LDHCM Concept Explores Advanced Ramjet-Scramjet Engine Technology

As India’s Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) program advances, defense researchers are exploring the possibility of developing an air-launched version that could be integrated with future...

June 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Advances Indigenous Naval Strike Capability with NASM-MR Maiden Flight

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reportedly conducted the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR), according to a report by the Hindustan Times....

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

South Korea Approved to Acquire AMRAAM Missiles in $292M US Deal

The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale valued at $292 million for the supply of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to South Korea....

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rafale Achieves First Supersonic Launch Test of MBDA’s MICA NG Missile

A Rafale fighter aircraft has successfully launched the MBDA-developed MICA NG missile during its second developmental firing trial, marking the first time the weapon has been tested in a...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

RTX Commits $100 Million to Expand Raytheon Air and Missile Defense Operations

RTX has announced a $100 million investment to expand its Raytheon facility in Rhode Island, responding to increasing demand for advanced air and missile defense capabilities. The funding will...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Air Force Orders JSM Lot 2 Production From Kongsberg Under $240.9 Million Deal

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Norwegian defense company Kongsberg a contract worth approximately $240.9 million for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). The agreement...