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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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...