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India Buys Russian System for Low Threats

Indian Ministry of Defence has procured the Tunguska air defense system from Rosoboronexport to enhance protection against low-flying threats such as drones and cruise missiles. The system combines surface-to-air...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Defense Catamaran

Latvia is advancing its maritime defense capabilities with the development of the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, a next-generation offshore vessel tailored for modern security challenges. Designed as a multi-role platform,...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

UK Upgrades Lyme Bay for Minehunting

The Royal Navy is transforming RFA Lyme Bay into a hub for autonomous mine countermeasure operations by integrating advanced uncrewed systems. The upgrade equips the vessel with modular command-and-control...

Northrop to Supply More SEWIP Block 3

The US Navy has expanded its electronic warfare capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a contract to produce additional SEWIP Block 3 systems. These advanced systems are designed to detect,...

Pinaka Mk-I 60km Delivered to Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has achieved a major milestone by delivering the Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I to the Indian Army, marking the first time a private Indian company has...

March 31, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Aptiv, Winchester Launch Modular Connector

Aptiv PLC and its subsidiary Winchester Interconnect have introduced the Modulus modular connector system, designed for satellites and unmanned aerial systems. The solution integrates high-speed data transfer, power delivery,...

Woolpert Wins $49.9M Lidar Mapping Deal

Woolpert has secured a $49.9 million contract from the US Army to support the I-ATLAS program, delivering airborne lidar bathymetry and geospatial analysis for federal agencies. The initiative supports...

L3Harris, Airbus Win $1B Canada Deal

L3Harris Technologies and Airbus have secured contracts worth 1.5 billion Canadian dollars to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-330 Husky fleet. The agreements cover long-term sustainment, engineering, and...

March 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

India Develops Swarm Drone Launcher

The Indian Army has launched a program to develop a Multi-Barrel Swarm Launcher System, designed to deploy coordinated drone or missile swarms for saturation attacks. The system will support...

IAF to Get Mountain Radars in BEL Deal

Bharat Electronics Limited has secured a ₹1,950 crore contract from India’s defence ministry to supply two indigenously developed mountain radars for the Indian Air Force. Designed by DRDO, these...