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IG Defence Launches ‘IG JWALA’ Short-Range Missile System

India’s defence ecosystem continues to evolve with increased private sector participation, as IG Defence moves forward with the development of the IG JWALA Short-Range Missile System. Positioned as a...

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April 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

IAF Seeks Meteor Missile Integration on Tejas Mk2 Alongside Uttam and Astra Upgrades

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pursuing the integration of the Meteor BVRAAM onto the Tejas Mk2 as part of its effort to unify its high-end air combat capabilities....

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India Inducts Hundreds of Loitering Munitions in Fast-Track Procurement

InsideFPV, an Indian drone manufacturer, has completed a ₹100 million ($1.2 million) contract for the defence ministry, delivering hundreds of kamikaze drones within just 60 days. The procurement was...

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April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

USAFCENT Enhances Operations With Ultra-Long-Endurance Drone

AFCENT is enhancing its unmanned aerial capabilities with a $270 million contract awarded to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance drone system. Designed for ISR missions, the K1000ULE...

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April 10, 2026
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MQ-9 Reaper Takes on Counter-Drone Role in France

France’s Air and Space Force is advancing the MQ-9 Reaper’s operational role by developing it into an airborne counter-drone interceptor. In a recent live-fire trial at the Île du...

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April 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Secures $4.76B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Missile Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.76 billion contract for the production of PAC-3 MSE missiles, along with related equipment and support. The majority of the contract—valued...

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Saab Wins Contract to Deliver Giraffe 1X Radars to Baltic States

Saab Inc., the US-based arm of Saab, has received a roughly $24 million contract modification from the US Army to supply 10 Giraffe 1X radar systems to Estonia, Latvia,...

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France Acquires More S-100 Drone Helicopters for FREMM Fleet

France has ordered five more Camcopter S-100 helicopter drones from Schiebel, bringing its total fleet to eight systems. Each system consists of two unmanned S-100 platforms, with deliveries expected...

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US Navy Awards $55M Submarine Combat Upgrade to General Dynamics

General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured a $55 million contract from the US Navy to upgrade the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system, aimed at strengthening tactical capabilities across the...

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India Procures Kamewa Waterjets From Kongsberg for New Missile Ships

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from India to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV). The deal marks the company’s largest...

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