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US Army Selects Industry Partners to Develop Extended-Range 155mm Artillery Munition

The US Army is advancing its long-range fires modernization strategy through the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program, awarding multiple contracts to industry partners tasked with developing a next-generation...

June 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

China and Russia Advance Development of Next-Generation Heavy-Lift Helicopter

The joint Russian-Chinese Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter programme is moving closer to production as both countries continue work on a next-generation rotorcraft tailored for demanding missions in mountainous...

Japan Allocates $14.7 Million to NATO Initiative Supporting Ukraine’s Defense Needs

Tokyo has committed $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, a framework that enables partner countries and alliance members to fund the acquisition of critical US-produced military equipment...

Kongsberg Lands $240.9 Million USAF Contract for Second Batch of Joint Strike Missiles

Kongsberg has received an approximately $240.9-million contract from the US Air Force for the second production batch of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), marking another major milestone in the program’s...

June 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Growing Pralay Demand Could Open Missile Manufacturing to Private Defence Firms

India’s Pralay missile is rapidly emerging as a key component of the country’s conventional strike arsenal. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Pralay is India’s first...

June 7, 2026
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Alliance Expands Military Presence in Sweden and Finland Following NATO Accession

NATO ground forces have officially commenced operations aimed at strengthening the defense of Sweden and Finland, the alliance announced on Saturday. The move marks another step in reinforcing security...

June 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Indigenous Helicopter Programs Drive HAL’s Ambition for 1,000-Aircraft Fleet Growth

India’s leading aerospace and defence manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is preparing to significantly expand the country’s indigenous helicopter fleet through an ambitious long-term production roadmap. Based on current...

June 7, 2026
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Upgraded IACCS-Akashteer Network Demonstrates Faster Threat Response Capability

The Indian Army’s Strategic Guidelines 2047 outline a long-term vision to transform the force into a technologically advanced, future-ready military capable of addressing evolving security challenges. The roadmap prioritises...

June 7, 2026
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India’s ₹65,000 Crore FICV Program Gains Momentum with New Industry Participation

India’s long-awaited Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has entered a critical stage of development, with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) intensifying industry engagement through new Expressions of Interest...

June 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Directed Energy Weapons and C-RAM Set to Transform India’s Future Air Defence Strategy

The economics of air defence are undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by lessons emerging from recent conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Modern militaries are increasingly finding...