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March 30, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Indra Leverages Ka-Band Technology to Enhance Submarine Communication Systems

Indra Sistemas has finalized the development and certification of its TSUB-40Ka submarine communication terminal, leveraging Ka-band technology to deliver faster and more efficient satellite-based data transmission. By operating in...

Frankenburg and PGZ Join Forces to Manufacture Drone Interceptor Missiles in Poland

Frankenburg Technologies of Estonia has partnered with Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) under a framework agreement to produce the Mark I anti-drone missile system within Poland, reinforcing efforts to...

L3Harris and RFTEQ Partner to Advance Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Capabilities in Australia

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with RFTEQ through a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO), a joint initiative that integrates...

India Eyes Export of Next-Gen BrahMos-Equipped Missile Vessels to Allied Navies

India is set to market its domestically designed Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to friendly smaller nations, offering a cost-effective yet heavily armed solution for modern naval operations. With...

March 28, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

IAF Seeks EOI for Indigenous Rafale Ground Support Systems to Enhance Self-Reliance

In a significant step toward enhancing indigenous maintenance capabilities, the Indian Air Force has issued an EOI for the local development of ground support systems for its Rafale fighter...

Project 751 Submarine Agreement Approaches Signing, Boosting India-Germany Defense Cooperation

India’s Project 751 submarine programme, pending for years, is now approaching its final phase, with Germany indicating that a contract for six advanced submarines may be signed in the...

March 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

GTRE Concludes EOI Process for Indigenous 120 kN Aero Engine Development Partner

GTRE, a key DRDO facility based in Bengaluru, has completed the EOI phase for selecting a Development-cum-Production Partner for the Indigenous Advanced High Thrust Class Aero Engine (AHTCE) initiative....

March 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Germany Procures 200 Rolls-Royce Engines for Puma Vehicle Fleet

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a contract to supply 200 mtu PowerPack propulsion units for Germany’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle fleet. The systems feature upgraded cooling technology, advanced...

Elbit Acquires Rights to German Laser Communication Technology for Military Applications

Elbit Systems’ German arm has signed an agreement with Cucuyo GmbH to obtain exclusive rights for the military adaptation of the startup’s laser communication technology. The deal allows Elbit...

March 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Rheinmetall and Indra Collaborate on Truck Programs for Spanish Army

Rheinmetall and Indra have signed a strategic pact aimed at capturing a major Spanish Army truck contract worth several billion euros, while also strengthening joint defense production efforts across...