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Dynamatic Reveals ‘Super Kaatil’ Supersonic Strike Drone Concept

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a new supersonic loitering munition named “Super Kaatil,” representing a major step forward in India’s unmanned combat systems. The platform, described as an I-JAV, is...

Russia Proposes Long-Range Kalibr-PL Missile to Indian Navy

Moscow has reportedly offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL submarine-launched cruise missile to the Indian Navy in response to its 2026 RFI for long-range land-attack missile systems. The proposal is being...

April 27, 2026
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HAL Prepares for Tejas Mk1A Induction With Facility Upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has floated a tender (HAL/LCA-Tejas/PM/C-03/2026) for interior wall panelling in the VVIP Dining Hall of the Customer Service Building at its Bengaluru facility. Although valued at...

April 27, 2026
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Leonardo Pushes M-346 Deal to Strengthen Morocco Partnership

Leonardo is ramping up efforts to secure Morocco’s next training aircraft contract, with the M-346 Master emerging as the centerpiece of its strategy to regain momentum in a closely...

Australia Commits $855M for Bushmaster Vehicles and Fleet Upgrades

Canberra has committed 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to modernize the Australian Defence Forces’ land vehicle capabilities. The funding includes a 750 million Australian dollar ($538 million) contract...

April 27, 2026
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US Navy Awards Castelion Deal for F/A-18 Hypersonic Integration

The United States Navy has contracted Castelion with a $105 million deal to continue integrating its Blackbeard hypersonic missile onto the F/A-18 platform, supporting efforts to arm carrier-based fleets...

April 27, 2026
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US Boosts F-35 Test Aircraft Program for Faster Upgrades

The United States Department of Defense has expanded its support for the F-35 program by awarding Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract modification to produce three dedicated flight sciences...

Australia Selects Rolls-Royce Engines for Mogami-Class Fleet

Canberra has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Mogami-class frigates, part of a A$10 billion naval collaboration with Japan...

Brazil Signs Deal to Expand Tamandaré Frigate Fleet

Brazil and Germany have reached an agreement to expand the Tamandaré-class frigate program with the addition of four new vessels for the Brazilian Navy. The ships will be constructed...

April 26, 2026
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Defence Research and Development Organisation’s VL-SRSAM moves closer to induction with production approval imminent

The VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) program has reached its final pre-induction phase, marking a significant advancement in the Indian Navy’s efforts to strengthen its naval air...