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March 31, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

US Navy Commissions 25th Attack Submarine

The US Navy has expanded its undersea fleet with the commissioning of USS Massachusetts, a Virginia-class submarine built for modern naval warfare. As part of a Block IV production...

March 31, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

India Boosts Small Arms Production Capacity

Adani Defence and Aerospace is scaling up domestic arms production, targeting an annual output of 100,000 weapons. Following the delivery of Prahar machine guns, the company aims to broaden...

CC-330 Fleet Support Contracts Awarded

L3Harris Technologies and Airbus are supporting Canada’s CC-330 Husky program through long-term sustainment and engineering contracts. These efforts ensure mission readiness for the Royal Canadian Air Force, enabling operations...

March 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pilatus Aircraft Deal Expands in Indonesia

Pilatus Aircraft will supply 12 PC-24 aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force under a comprehensive agreement covering training, maintenance, and logistics. The aircraft will be used for transport and...

Airborne Lidar Contract Secured by Woolpert

Woolpert has secured a two-year contract from the US Army to enhance the I-ATLAS mapping program. Using lidar-based remote sensing, the system collects detailed geospatial data of coastal and...

March 31, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Connector Targets Satellite, UAV Systems

Aptiv PLC, together with Winchester Interconnect, has launched the Modulus connector, a flexible solution for aerospace and defense systems. Designed for satellites and UAVs, it integrates power and data...

March 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

JATM to Boost US Air-to-Air Superiority

The AIM-260 JATM represents the latest evolution in US air-to-air missile technology, created by Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force and US Navy. Designed to counter advanced threats,...

India Unveils 500km AI-Powered Strike Drone

HoverIt has announced the DIVYASTRA MKI, a multi-role autonomous strike system designed for intelligence gathering and combat missions. Equipped with AI and swarm coordination, it offers long endurance and...

March 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Naval Stealth Radar Pact Close to Final

India and Japan are set to co-develop the advanced UNICORN mast, combining radar and communication systems into a unified platform. The design improves stealth and operational efficiency while reducing...

March 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Armored Vehicle Targets High-Risk Ops

Ashok Leyland has developed a modern Mine Protected Vehicle aimed at enhancing troop protection in hostile environments. Featuring robust armor, mine resistance, and high mobility, the vehicle is suitable...