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May 29, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Advances M111 Hand Grenade Program With Battelle Production Support

The US Army has teamed up with Battelle to complete the full material release process for the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, paving the way for full-rate production of...

May 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

India’s indigenous Viper sniper rifle receives next-generation modernization

Bengaluru-based SSS Defence, one of India’s leading private-sector small arms manufacturers, has unveiled a major upgrade to its sniper rifle lineup with the introduction of the Viper Mach 2....

May 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Punjab Police Receives Indigenous G72 Submachine Guns From SSS Defence

In another sign of growing confidence in India’s indigenous defence industry, Bengaluru-based SSS Defence has completed a fresh delivery of its advanced G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Pushes Self-Reliance With Local 105mm Gun for Zorawar

India has reportedly begun work on an indigenous 105mm gun for the Zorawar Light Battle Tank programme, marking another important milestone in the country’s effort to reduce dependence on...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

LVCCS to Digitally Link Indian Army’s Battlefield Firepower Network

One year after Operation Sindoor highlighted the growing role of precision long-range firepower in modern warfare, the Indian Army is now working to automate and digitally connect the entire...

May 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

BEL Expands Defence Portfolio Into Advanced Loitering Munitions

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has entered the fast-growing loitering munition segment, an area that has until now been largely dominated by Indian private defence firms. The move marks a...

May 20, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

QinetiQ to test UK Army RCH155 howitzer

QinetiQ has secured an £18-million ($24 million) contract from the UK’s National Armaments Director Group to conduct testing and assurance work for the British Army’s new Remote Controlled Howitzer...

May 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Poland Advances Local Production of 70mm Hydra Rockets for Apache Helicopter Fleet

Poland is moving forward with plans to establish domestic manufacturing capabilities for 70mm Hydra unguided rockets through a partnership involving General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Paramount Enterprises...

May 13, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Zulu Defence Systems Launches Multi-Barrel Loitering Munition System for Swarm Strike Operations

Zulu Defence Systems has introduced a new multi-barrel launcher designed for the rapid deployment of loitering munitions, significantly expanding the Bengaluru-based startup’s tactical unmanned warfare portfolio. The system is...

May 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

SSS Defence Delivers T-12 Counter-Drone Shotguns to Indian Army Northern Command

SSS Defence has supplied its indigenously developed T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army Northern Command, marking another step in India’s efforts to counter the growing battlefield threat posed...