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March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Forces Take Delivery of Additional Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers

The German Armed Forces have started taking delivery of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian firm Steyr Arms, following an expanded order linked to a 2024 contract. Steyr confirmed that...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Defense Collaboration Between LIG Nex1 and Palantir Strengthens in UAE

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a partnership to jointly develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the UAE, according to The Korean Times. The...

March 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Zen Technologies Broadens Capabilities With AI, Acquisitions, and Key Defence Contract

Zen Technologies, a Hyderabad-based leader in combat simulation systems, is undergoing a strategic transformation to expand its role within the defence sector. Previously focused on training solutions, the company...

March 23, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Army Chooses Elbit to Supply HUD Systems for Black Hawk and Chinook Helicopters

The US Army has selected Elbit Systems America under a $49.9 million deal to deliver advanced heads-up displays for its UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleets. The...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Nigeria obtains $200M to boost defense manufacturing

Nigus International Investment Limited has partnered with Elmirate Investment to sign a memorandum of understanding valued at up to $200 million for advancing defense manufacturing in Nigeria. The agreement...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

VR-based training is introduced into South Korean Army reservist drills

The South Korean Army is expanding the use of virtual reality and digital monitoring systems in reservist training to enhance realism and improve combat readiness, according to The Korea...

March 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Kinetic Kill Suite With 90-Meter Anti-Drone Range

Modern conflicts do more than test military power—they accelerate innovation, generate operational knowledge, and push nations to rapidly field new capabilities. They also provide a critical proving ground for...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Taps Elbit for Helmet-Mounted Soldier Mission Command Technology

The US Army has awarded Elbit America a $120.5-million contract to develop a helmet-mounted mission command system designed to combine data from multiple battlefield sensors into a single visual...

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Army to Issue MANET-Enabled Radios to Airborne Units

The United Kingdom has chosen Persistent Systems to supply the British Army’s global response force with an advanced tactical communications system that provides voice and broadband connectivity without relying...

March 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Thales Introduces STORM 2 Personal Drone Defense System for Troops

Thales Group has introduced STORM 2, a lightweight, soldier-worn system designed to enhance troop protection against unmanned aerial threats. The portable device provides frontline personnel with localized counter-drone capabilities...