March, 2026 - latestdefencenews.com

KNDS and Elbit Systems Partner to Market EuroPULS Across Europe

KNDS and Elbit Systems Land have formalized a joint venture, EuroPULS GmbH, to jointly market the EuroPULS rocket artillery system to European armed forces, with both companies holding equal...

US Navy Awards $127M Contract for Northrop’s Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets

Northrop Grumman has secured a $127 million contract from the US Navy to deliver the 18th production batch of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets, including 28 systems and associated...

March 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Elbit Unveils Airborne Laser System for Helicopters and Fighter Aircraft

In a significant step toward airborne laser warfare, Israel has tasked Elbit Systems with developing high-powered laser weapons for use on military aircraft. The effort covers two variants—XCalibur for...

Honeywell Commits $500M to Strengthen US Defense Infrastructure

In a move to reinforce its defense manufacturing footprint, Honeywell Aerospace has committed $500 million to expand its support for the US Department of Defense. The investment, aligned with...

Hoverlt Launches DIVYASTRA MKI, an Indigenous AI-Driven Loitering Munition with 500 km Range

Hoverlt, a defence startup based in Lucknow, has announced plans to develop the DIVYASTRA MKI, an autonomous multi-role tactical strike platform designed to combine precision attack, intelligence collection, and...

March 26, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

India–Japan UNICORN Radar Agreement Approaches Finalisation, Enhancing Future Naval Stealth

India and Japan are on the verge of concluding an agreement to jointly develop and produce the advanced UNICORN radar system, signaling a significant advancement in their growing defence...

March 26, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Ashok Leyland Launches Advanced Mine-Protected Vehicle for High-Risk Missions

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has developed a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) designed to enhance both protection and mobility for security forces operating in high-threat zones. The vehicle...

March 26, 2026
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New Product Launches
Air Platforms