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August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Diehl and BAE Integrate Vulcano Rounds to Boost Mk 45 Naval Gun Range

BAE Systems, Diehl Defence Expand Naval Firepower With Vulcano and IRIS-T Integration BAE Systems and Diehl Defence have signed a collaboration agreement to equip the Mk 45 Mod 4...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Pentagon Launches Enhanced Digital Marketplace for Counter-Drone Solutions

Pentagon Unveils Centralized Platform for Faster Counter-Drone Acquisitions The US Department of Defense has launched a new digital marketplace to accelerate the acquisition of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) equipment...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Brahmastra Explosives Seeks to Localize Production of 128mm Plamen MLRS Technology

Brahmastra Explosives Showcases 128mm Plamen MLRS to Support Indigenous Defence Manufacturing Indian defence company Brahmastra Explosives and Ammunition has highlighted the capabilities of the 128mm Plamen multiple launch rocket...

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...