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July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Poland to Host Anduril’s Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Production Center

Anduril and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) have announced plans to establish a production facility for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) cruise missile in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The initiative follows a...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Britain Drops Meteor Mid-Life Modernization in Favor of Future Air Combat Missile

The United Kingdom has officially shifted its air-to-air missile modernization strategy by cancelling plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor missile and instead pursuing the development of a...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

N3X Defence Debuts High-Mobility Launcher for Fast WRATH UAV Deployment

N3X Defence has introduced a vehicle-mounted launch system for its WRATH unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), providing the drones with a highly mobile deployment capability tailored for shoot-and-scoot combat tactics....

July 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Adani Defence Establishes Integrated Missile Production Complex in Madhya Pradesh

Adani Defence & Aerospace has commenced construction of a ₹4,500 crore integrated missile and propellant manufacturing facility in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, with the foundation stone officially laid for what...

July 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia Plans Expanded BrahMos Procurement Under Multi-Phase Defence Deal

Indonesia is seeking to expand its planned purchase of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, with negotiations for additional coastal defence batteries expected to be a key agenda item...

July 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Weighs C-390M Acquisition in Exchange for Tejas Mk1A Fighters and Akash Systems

India is exploring a landmark defence barter arrangement with Brazil that could involve the acquisition of Embraer’s C-390M Millennium transport aircraft in exchange for the export of Tejas Mk1A...

July 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon secures long-term TOW support contract

Under a proposed sole-source contract, Raytheon will continue providing sustainment support for the US Army’s ITAS and MITAS systems through the end of the decade. The effort includes spare-parts...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

NASAMS acquisition strengthens Kuwait’s shield

Kuwait’s military modernization includes the procurement of the NASAMS air defense platform, developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon. The system strengthens national defense by providing multi-layered protection against airborne threats...

June 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Begins BMD Phase-3 With AD-AH and AD-AM Interceptors for Next-Generation Threats

Following the successful completion of Phase-I and Phase-II of India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated Phase-III, focusing on countering emerging...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Expands Air Defense Capabilities With Rheinmetall Skyranger and Skynex Purchase

Romania has signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the procurement of 24 Skyranger 35 and seven Skynex air defense systems. The Skyranger 35 is a mobile short-range air defense...