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May 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

User Trials Near for India’s Next-Generation Anti-Ship Strike System

India’s long-range anti-ship strike program — widely described as a future “carrier-killer” capability — has advanced beyond the initial development phase, with three developmental trials already completed and preparations...

May 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MBDA Plans Indigenous MICA Missile Support Facility in India

MBDA is preparing to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) facility for MICA missiles in India after signing an agreement with the Indian Air Force. Under the...

May 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Switzerland Contacts Global Suppliers as MIM-104 Patriot Deliveries Slip

Switzerland has reportedly approached defense manufacturers from four countries regarding potential air defense system procurements as delays continue to affect delivery of the MIM-104 Patriot system. According to Swiss...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Missile Defense Organization Supplies Initial Tamir Interceptors for Marine Corps MRIC

Israel Missile Defense Organization and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first batch of Tamir interceptors for the United States Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program. The...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Northrop Grumman to Support Australia’s Sovereign SRM Production Effort

Australia has officially chosen Northrop Grumman to support the development of sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities. SRMs are critical propulsion systems used in guided weapons and missile...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Benjamin Netanyahu Backs Major US Fighter Aircraft Purchase for Israel

Israel has approved a multi-billion-dollar agreement to procure two new fighter jet squadrons from the United States, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that the acquisition will strengthen the...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Authorizes $4 Billion Patriot Air Defence Sale to Qatar

The US on Friday approved a $4 billion deal to supply Patriot missiles to Gulf partner Qatar, alongside nearly $1 billion worth of precision-guided weapons systems for Israel. In...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

THUNDART Rocket Reaches Live-Fire Milestone Under MBDA, Safran Partnership

MBDA and Safran Electronics have achieved a major milestone in the THUNDART rocket program, advancing the system from concept development to live demonstration in just 18 months. The trial,...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards Raytheon Major ESSM Block 2 Production Deal for NATO Consortium

The US Navy has issued an approximately $833-million contract modification to Raytheon for the production of additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 assemblies and related containers supporting 12...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Expands HIMARS Production With $1B Lockheed Agreement

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.13-billion contract to manufacture M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) for the US military and five allied nations. Issued by the US...