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April 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

DRDO unveils new tracked, wheeled armour

DRDO has unveiled new tracked and wheeled armoured platforms developed to meet modern battlefield requirements. These vehicles feature a 30 mm crewless turret integrated with anti-tank missile capability, supported...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

VL-SRSAM nears induction clearance

The VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) system developed by DRDO has reached its final pre-induction stage for the Indian Navy. Recent trials confirmed its enhanced operational range...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as an advanced solution for modern warship sensor integration, reduced radar visibility, and optimized top-deck design. The...

BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a significant milestone in indigenous naval weapons development. The system, developed in collaboration with...

Fincantieri Upgrades Italian Frigates to Combat Role

Fincantieri, in coordination with OCCAR, has initiated a comprehensive upgrade program for the Thaon di Revel-class PPA fleet of the Italian Navy, transitioning all vessels to a standardized “full...

L3Harris Missile Unit Gains $1B Before IPO Launch

The United States Department of Defense has completed a $1-billion strategic investment in L3Harris Technologies to significantly expand its Missile Solutions division. This funding supports infrastructure modernization, advanced research...

US Army Buys More IFPC 2 Air Defense Launchers

The United States Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to expand procurement of launchers under the IFPC Increment 2 program. Designed to counter evolving aerial threats, including drones,...

April 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Taiwan Plans $6.6B Arms Deal, Boosts Ammo With US

Taipei has formalized defense procurement agreements worth $6.6 billion with the United States through the American Institute in Taiwan. The contracts include acquisition of M142 HIMARS, M109A7 Paladin, missile...

April 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Netherlands, USAF Seal Deal on CCA Drone Wingmen

The partnership between the United States Air Force and Netherlands on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) represents a significant step in multinational integration of next-generation air combat systems. The initiative...

April 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Wins $200M Deals for Air-Launched Munitions

Elbit Systems has secured approximately $200 million in contracts from the Israel Ministry of Defense for advanced airborne munitions, reinforcing the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force. Although...