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August 17, 2026
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India Launches Bidding for 60 Multi-Role Military Airlifters

India has launched a major procurement effort for 60 Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA), with New Delhi issuing an RFP for a program estimated at approximately 1 trillion rupees ($10.4...

August 16, 2026
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Astra Mk-I Exports Face Integration Challenges With Foreign Fighters

India’s Astra Mk-I BVRAAM has emerged as a significant milestone in the country’s indigenous aerospace and defense development. Already operational with the Indian Air Force, the missile has demonstrated...

August 15, 2026
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Astra Microwave Anticipates QRSAM Orders for First Three Regiments

Astra Microwave Products is anticipating formal production orders for the first three regiments of India’s QRSAM air-defense system by the end of 2026. If awarded, the orders could establish...

August 13, 2026
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US Army Selects Six Contractors to Develop Frontline UGVs

The US Army has awarded prototype development opportunities to six industry partners under its Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative to advance unmanned ground vehicles for logistics and casualty...

August 12, 2026
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Rheinmetall to Equip Five Danish Frigates with MASS Systems

Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth approximately 745 million kroner ($116 million) from Denmark’s arms procurement agency to equip the country’s Absalon-class and Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates with its Multi...

August 12, 2026
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KBR to Strengthen US Army Precision Strike Weapons Programs

KBR has secured a task order worth as much as $208 million to provide operational and technical support to the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project...

August 11, 2026
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US Marines Order Epirus Microwave System to Counter Drone Swarms

The US Marine Corps has selected Epirus for an $11 million contract to provide its vehicle-based HAVOC high-power microwave system for defeating drone swarms. Derived from the company’s Leonidas...

August 11, 2026
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Hanwha Offers Up to $1.2B to Acquire Austal USA

Hanwha Defense USA is seeking to acquire Austal USA in a proposed transaction valued at up to $1.2 billion, potentially giving Hanwha a larger role in the US defense...

August 10, 2026
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Australia Set to Become First International AIM-260 Customer in $500M+ Deal

The Australian government is committing almost A$736 million ($520.1 million) toward the acquisition of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) for the Royal Australian Air Force. Australian Deputy...

August 10, 2026
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V2X Secures $87M Deal to Modernize US Navy F/A-18 Pylons

US Navy Awards V2X $87 Million Deal for F/A-18 Pylon Sustainment V2X, headquartered in Virginia, has received an $87 million US Navy contract to overhaul SUU-79 pylons supporting the...