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August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Transitions Akash Missile Programme to Advanced Variants, Extending Production Beyond 2030

Akash Missile Production Shifts to Advanced Variants, Ensuring Long-Term Manufacturing Reports suggesting that production of India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system is approaching its conclusion are inaccurate. According...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Advances Compact Air-to-Ground Missile for UAVs Featuring INS and Anti-Spoofing SAASM Technology

DRDO Developing Lightweight Precision Air-to-Ground Missile for India’s Future UAV Fleet The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reportedly advancing the development of a lightweight air-to-ground (A2G) missile...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

BAE Systems Plans Local Manufacturing of Tridon Mk 2 V-SHORADS Platform in India

BAE Systems Eyes Local Production of Tridon Mk 2 Air Defence System in India BAE Systems is evaluating the possibility of manufacturing its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air defence...

July 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Australia Conducts Live-Fire Trial of Next-Generation Ground Air Defense System

Australia has successfully completed a live-fire trial of its developmental Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defense (MRGBAD) prototype, demonstrating the integrated performance of its key systems during an operational engagement. The...

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MBDA Starts Low-Rate Production of SPEAR 3 Precision Standoff Missile

MBDA has commenced low-rate initial production (LRIP) of its SPEAR 3 air-launched mini cruise missile following the successful completion of flight testing, with initial deliveries expected in early 2027....

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

SDAL Confirms Kusha M1 Missile Achieved 145–150 km During Successful Flight Test

India’s indigenous Project Kusha long-range air defence programme has reached another significant milestone, with the Kusha M1 interceptor missile exceeding its planned performance during recent trials. Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman...

July 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Navy advances low-cost missile initiative

The US Navy is moving forward with a new cruise missile initiative aimed at delivering cost-effective long-range strike capabilities to partner nations.CoAspire’s RAACM-ER missile has been selected for development...

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

PTC Industries Secures Strategic BrahMos Contract, Expands into Systems Integration

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystem, Lucknow-based PTC Industries has secured a two-year contract from BrahMos Aerospace, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth....

July 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sierra Space secures major missile shield contract

Sierra Space has secured a $798 million contract from the US Space Development Agency (SDA) to manufacture 18 advanced missile warning and tracking satellites for the Accelerated Missile Defense...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Raytheon and European Companies Join Forces to Double Stinger Missile Manufacturing

RTX’s Raytheon is planning to double production of its Stinger surface-to-air missile through expanded collaboration with European defense manufacturers. Following a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2025 to...