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June 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Launches Construction of Advanced PAC-3 Manufacturing Sites

L3Harris Technologies is expanding production capacity for the US Army’s PAC-3 missile propulsion systems by constructing two additional facilities at its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities (AAPF) campus in Camden,...

June 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Martin Secures Major Contract Expansion for Precision Strike Missile Program

The US Army has issued an $8.4 billion contract modification to Lockheed Martin to expand manufacturing capacity for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 program. The adjustment raises...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Diehl Delivers First IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System to Estonia

Diehl Defence has delivered the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system to Estonia’s Air Defence Wing at Ämari Air Base, significantly enhancing the country’s air defense capabilities beyond...

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....