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March 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Eyes Supersonic Loitering Munition with Ramjet Propulsion for Army

Under its ADITI 4.0 innovation framework, the Indian Army has set a bold technological goal: the development of a Ramjet-Powered Supersonic Loitering Munition System. This initiative signals a move...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland to See Local Production of Anti-Drone Missiles Through Frankenburg–PGZ Partnership

Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have entered into a framework agreement to manufacture the Mark I anti-drone missile system in Poland, marking a significant step...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Anduril Lattice Deployed by Gaxos Portfolio Company to Tackle Drone Swarm Threats

Gaxos.ai portfolio company America First Defense (AFD) has started deploying the Anduril Lattice platform to enhance counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, including operations against coordinated drone swarms. The platform...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Hoverlt Introduces DIVYASTRA MKI, India’s AI-Enabled Loitering Munition with 500 km Reach

Lucknow-based defence startup Hoverlt has unveiled plans to develop the DIVYASTRA MKI, a multi-role autonomous tactical strike system designed for precision engagement, intelligence gathering, and swarm-based combat operations. Positioned...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

VAMPIRE Counter-UAS System Output Increased by L3Harris

L3Harris has initiated high-volume manufacturing of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. VAMPIRE—short for Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment—features a plug-and-play architecture...

March 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Canada Moves to Modernize Infantry Arsenal With 65,000+ New Rifles

Canada has awarded Colt Canada a contract to deliver 65,402 new assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the long-serving C7 and C8 platforms after more...

March 23, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall-Led Team Initiates Modernization of Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall has partnered with Italy under a memorandum of understanding to modernize a large portion of the Italian Army’s MATS anti-tank mine inventory. The initiative, involving RWM Italia SpA...

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Anduril completes shipment of Altius loitering drones for Taiwan

US defense firm Anduril has completed the delivery of all Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan under a previously approved foreign military sale. The US authorized the transfer of...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy considers expanding Hammerhead mine deployment for anti-submarine warfare

The US Navy is planning to boost its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mine systems through an existing agreement with General Dynamics Mission Systems. GDMS previously received a $92.9-million contract...

March 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

NAL and Solar Defence aim for 2028 testing milestone for India’s next-gen loitering munition

India is advancing its autonomous strike capabilities through a joint effort between CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited to develop a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV...