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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...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Considers Private Sector Participation to Scale Up Pralay Missile Production

The Pralay missile is increasingly becoming one of the most important conventional strike systems in India’s military inventory. Developed indigenously by DRDO, the canisterised short-range quasi-ballistic missile has been...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

IAF and Indian Army Test Enhanced Air Defence Integration During Western Front Exercise

Under its Strategic Guidelines 2047, the Indian Army is pursuing an ambitious transformation programme aimed at creating a modern, technology-driven force capable of meeting future battlefield requirements. The strategy...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rafale Conducts Supersonic Test of MICA NG Missile, Advancing Air Combat Capabilities

A major milestone has been achieved in the development of the MICA NG air-to-air missile with the successful completion of its second developmental firing from a Rafale fighter jet....

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GRIZZLY Containerized System Achieves Initial Drone Kill During JAGM Test

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its GRIZZLY containerized launcher by using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to destroy a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first test of...

June 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Golden Dome interceptor demo planned

The United States is accelerating research into next-generation missile defense systems capable of operating in orbit. Through its partnership with Apex, Northrop Grumman is exploring interceptor concepts that could...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Jackal Strike Missile Demonstrates Critical Flight Capabilities in Latest Test

Northrop Grumman’s Jackal precision-strike missile has moved closer to operational deployment after successfully completing a critical flight-readiness test. During the evaluation, the next-generation weapon demonstrated rapid-response performance through an...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

HyperStrike: Zen Technologies Enters Long-Range Precision Strike Segment

Indian defence technology firm Zen Technologies has unveiled the Zen HyperStrike at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, introducing a new indigenous long-range strike system capable of engaging...