Admin - currentdefencenews.com

April 15, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Rafale deal may include Astra-2, BrahMos-NG

India isn’t just buying fighter jets—it’s redefining control over its air power. As talks with Dassault Aviation progress, the focus has shifted from procurement to independence. The goal? Equip...

April 15, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

India’s IMRH helicopter adopts new rotor system

Designing a helicopter isn’t just about making it fly—it’s about making it reliable under pressure. HAL’s upcoming IMRH takes a bold step by switching to a five-bladed articulated rotor...

April 15, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms
New Product Launches

India’s NewSpace launches advanced UGV ecosystem

The battlefield is changing—and machines are taking on smarter roles. NewSpace Research & Technologies has introduced a powerful lineup of unmanned ground vehicles, each designed to work together like...

Estonia Cancels IFV Deal for Drones

Estonia has decided to suspend its planned €500-million program to replace its infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), opting instead to redirect resources toward drones, air defense systems, and uncrewed technologies....

Navantia to Maintain Anadolu Ship

Navantia has signed a lifecycle support agreement with Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide maintenance and technical assistance for the TCG Anadolu. The deal establishes a three-year framework, extendable...

US Army Awards $465M Night Vision Deal

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Army to deliver its next-generation binocular night-vision system under a contract worth up to $465 million. The award supports the Binocular...

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 to Sweden

Navantia has proposed its ALFA 4000 frigate design to Sweden for the Luleå program, offering a low-risk and rapidly deployable solution for the country’s next-generation naval fleet. The proposal...

April 14, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Textron Supports T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has secured a contract exceeding $150 million to provide maintenance and program support for the T-6 Texan II fleet used by US military branches. The agreement...

Army Clears MPATGM for Procurement

The Indian Army has cleared the indigenous MPATGM developed by DRDO for procurement, marking a major step in reducing reliance on imported anti-tank systems. The missile features fire-and-forget capability...

April 14, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

HAL Eyes AR System for Engine Checks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a DRISHTI challenge to develop an AI and AR-based inspection system for aircraft engines, focusing on the HTT-40 trainer. The initiative aims to replace...