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April 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Brahmastra Explosives Supplies 122mm Rockets with Extended 40 km Range

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of 122mm GRAD rockets with an extended range of up to 40 kilometers, strengthening its position in the global artillery...

April 17, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

EDGE Group and Brazilian Army Collaborate on Small Arms Testing

EDGE Group has partnered with the Brazilian Army to establish a teaming framework for evaluating next-generation small arms intended for special forces. The trials will be conducted in demanding...

April 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Exploring the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW)

For decades, infantry weapons have remained largely consistent, with rifles and machine guns firing traditional cartridges across conflicts from Vietnam to Afghanistan. However, evolving threats are now pushing these...

April 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

$48M Elbit Agreement Enhances Israel’s Domestic Ammunition Output

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has awarded Elbit Systems a contract worth approximately $48 million for the production of tens of thousands of domestically manufactured 155mm artillery shells. Manufacturing...

April 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

CAESAR SPH Enhances Mobility in Modern Artillery Operations

Heavy artillery once depended on sheer firepower, often limited by slow logistics and vulnerable firing positions. The evolution of modern warfare shifted the focus toward speed, automation, and operational...

April 7, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Elbit Wins $750M Rocket Artillery Contract from Greece

Greece has awarded Elbit Systems a $750 million contract to procure Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS) rocket artillery systems. The four-year agreement includes the delivery of launchers along...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Honeywell partners with Odys Aviation to create aerial counter-UAV solutions

Honeywell has entered into a strategic partnership with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-drone capability designed to extend defensive coverage for critical infrastructure and high-value assets beyond conventional...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

BAE wins $145M deal to increase production capacity of M777 gun barrels

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments a contract valued at $145.83 million for the production of 155mm M776 cannon tubes to support the M777A2 howitzer...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India considers supersonic strike capability using ramjet-driven loitering weapons

The Indian Army is assessing the development of a new category of supersonic loitering munitions designed to address advanced air defense systems and evolving threats in highly contested operational...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Sheshnag20 loitering munition by NewSpace highlights India’s move into AI-powered drone swarm combat

India’s rapidly advancing drone warfare ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone, with NewSpace Research & Technologies indicating readiness to offer its Sheshnag20 system to the Indian Army for evaluation....