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July 12, 2026
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AMCA engine roadmap extends to sixth-gen

DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment is developing an advanced indigenous fighter engine that will initially generate approximately 110 kN of thrust for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The...

July 12, 2026
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HAL shapes IMRH for extreme altitude flights

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) has been engineered with a strong emphasis on high-altitude performance rather than maximum cruising speed. Its conventional rotor configuration allows the helicopter...

July 11, 2026
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Netra MkII program enters engineering phase

India is significantly strengthening its airborne surveillance network through the development of the Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. Built on modified Airbus A321 aircraft, the...

July 11, 2026
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New MoU drives indigenous defence research

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited has entered into a strategic collaboration with IIT Kanpur to accelerate research, development, and industrial production of indigenous defense technologies. Combining advanced academic...

July 10, 2026
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Apache sensor support contract reaches $502M

Lockheed Martin will continue providing long-term lifecycle support for the sophisticated sensor suite installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters serving with the US Army and allied nations. The Modernized...

July 10, 2026
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Poland could build M88A2 support vehicles

BAE Systems is broadening its industrial partnership with Poland to establish comprehensive sustainment capabilities for the M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle. The cooperation includes maintenance, overhaul, logistics support, and...

July 10, 2026
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New EOS RWS combines drone detection and defeat

Electro Optic Systems is advancing Australia’s counter-unmanned aircraft capability through the development of an integrated remote weapon station that combines kinetic firepower with precision-guided munitions. The R400 SLINGER merges...

July 10, 2026
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Bayonet 250 order boosts Greensea production

The US Marine Corps is continuing its investment in autonomous mine countermeasure technologies by expanding the deployment of Greensea IQ’s Bayonet 250 unmanned underwater vehicle. Engineered for operations across...

July 9, 2026
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ATACMS missile production heads to Europe

Europe is significantly expanding its indigenous long-range strike production capability through a strategic partnership between Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to establish localized manufacturing of the Army Tactical Missile System...

July 9, 2026
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Germany backs major MEKO frigate expansion

Germany has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates, adopting a proven modular warship design to rapidly strengthen naval capability following the cancellation of the F126 program....