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March 30, 2026
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Latvia Supplies Tracked Reconnaissance Combat Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia has commenced the transfer of tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) platforms to Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support initiatives. According to Defence Minister Andris Spruds, the...

US Clears $356 Million Communication Systems Deal for South Korea and Belgium

The US State Department has authorized communications equipment sales exceeding $350 million to South Korea and Belgium, reflecting a drive to enhance secure battlefield networks among strategic partners. South...

March 30, 2026
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India Airlifts HAL Dornier 228 to Guyana Using IAF C-17 to Enhance Connectivity

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster strategically transported a HAL-manufactured Dornier 228 (H-228) aircraft to Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana, marking a major step in boosting the...

March 30, 2026
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Indian Army Pursues Development of Ramjet-Powered Supersonic Loitering Munition

The Indian Army is pursuing an ambitious technological initiative under ADITI 4.0: the development of a Ramjet-Powered Supersonic Loitering Munition. This effort reflects a strategic shift toward advanced strike...

March 30, 2026
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Russia Proposes Pantsir-S1M Systems to Strengthen Protection of India’s S-400

Russia plans to offer India an expanded suite of air defence capabilities designed to reinforce the country’s layered air defence architecture and protect high-value assets from emerging aerial threats,...

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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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....

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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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...

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...