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July 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Zen Technologies Introduces Portable High-Altitude Anti-Drone Solution for Mountain Operations

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Zen Technologies Limited, one of India’s leading defence technology companies, unveiled its High-Altitude Man-Portable Anti-Drone System (MPADS), an indigenous and lightweight counter-unmanned...

July 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

SDAL Chairman: Bhargavastra Counter-Drone System Expected to Finish Internal Testing Within Three Months

India’s indigenous Bhargavastra counter-swarm drone defence system is entering the final phase of development, with Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL) expecting to complete internal trials within the next...

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Navy Carriers Require Layered Soft- and Hard-Kill Counter-Drone Defences

The widespread use of drones in the Russia–Ukraine conflict has reshaped modern military thinking on the protection of high-value assets. Traditionally, aircraft carriers were designed to defend against anti-ship...

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Lokesh Machines Wins ₹58.21 Crore Army Contract for 7.62mm Machine Gun MOD Kits

Shares of Lokesh Machines climbed 2% to hit the upper circuit at ₹323.10 after the company announced that it had secured a ₹58.21 crore contract from the Master General...

July 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Indigenous Battle Rifle Reaches Prototype Stage Within 100 Days

The Indian Army has moved closer to inducting the indigenously developed UGRAM battle rifle after the weapon successfully completed a series of critical evaluations. The rifle passed General Staff...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Inside the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Some military targets are intentionally built deep underground to avoid being destroyed by conventional bombs, making them extremely difficult to attack. Facilities like Iran’s Fordow enrichment plant are shielded...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine to Receive 15,000 Extended-Range Artillery Rounds From Denmark

Denmark will provide Ukraine with 15,000 extended-range artillery shells, according to an announcement by Mykhailo Fedorov. The shipment follows Kyiv’s request for Copenhagen to redirect planned acquisitions from shorter-range...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Accelerates Military Modernization With Grot A3 Rifle Procurement

Poland has signed a contract valued at approximately 600 million Polish złotys ($158.7 million) with Fabryka Broni Radom for the procurement of nearly 46,000 MSBS Grot A3 assault rifles...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

$124M Agreement Boosts Global Reach of EOS Slinger RWS

The United Arab Emirates has selected Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to supply its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system under a contract valued at $124 million, marking a significant expansion...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Kalyani, AM General Join Forces to Pursue International Mobile Artillery Opportunities

AM General has partnered with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) to jointly market advanced artillery solutions to defense customers worldwide. The collaboration centers on KSSL’s Mounted Artillery Gun...