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March 25, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Mergers & JV

LIG Nex1, Palantir Expand UAE Ties

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration combines LIG...

March 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

South Korea Rolls Out KF-21 Fighter

Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled the first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter, marking a major milestone in South Korea’s long-term effort to develop an indigenous combat aircraft. The program, initiated...

March 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Indra, Hanwha Build SP Artillery for Spain

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a new generation of self-propelled artillery systems for Spain. The collaboration is based on Hanwha’s...

March 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

L3Harris Boosts VAMPIRE Output

L3Harris Technologies has initiated high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-drone system at its Huntsville facility, responding to growing global demand for flexible air defense solutions. The system’s modular, vehicle-agnostic...

Naval Group Eyes Project 75 Add-On

India is progressing toward strengthening its naval capabilities through the proposed Project 75 Additional program, which involves acquiring three more Scorpene-class submarines. Led by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in...

March 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Svaayatt Reveals Weaponized SGV-500 UGV

India’s defense startup Svaayatt Systems Pvt Ltd has developed the SGV-500 Scorpion, a weaponized unmanned ground vehicle designed for combat and support missions. The platform is set for live...

March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Estonia-Poland Defense Tie-Up Strengthens

Milrem Robotics has partnered with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa to jointly develop next-generation unmanned systems. The agreement emphasizes R&D, production, and lifecycle support, aiming to strengthen industrial ties and enhance...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Optionally Piloted Black Hawk Delivered

Sikorsky, in partnership with DARPA, has transferred its UH-60Mx Black Hawk to the US Army for advanced testing. The aircraft, developed through the ALIAS initiative, features the Matrix autonomy...

₹40,000 Cr Naval Expansion Announced

India is set to modernize its navy through a major corvette acquisition program worth ₹40,000 crore. Built domestically by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Goa Shipyard, the ships will replace...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

New Aerial C-UAS System Planned

Defence India Startup Challenge 14 is encouraging development of airborne counter-drone solutions for helicopters. The Indian Army aims to deploy systems that detect and disrupt UAV threats using advanced...