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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...

March 27, 2026
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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...

March 26, 2026
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New Product Launches

Hoverlt Launches DIVYASTRA MKI, an Indigenous AI-Driven Loitering Munition with 500 km Range

Hoverlt, a defence startup based in Lucknow, has announced plans to develop the DIVYASTRA MKI, an autonomous multi-role tactical strike platform designed to combine precision attack, intelligence collection, and...

March 26, 2026
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R&D

India–Japan UNICORN Radar Agreement Approaches Finalisation, Enhancing Future Naval Stealth

India and Japan are on the verge of concluding an agreement to jointly develop and produce the advanced UNICORN radar system, signaling a significant advancement in their growing defence...

March 26, 2026
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Ashok Leyland Launches Advanced Mine-Protected Vehicle for High-Risk Missions

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has developed a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) designed to enhance both protection and mobility for security forces operating in high-threat zones. The vehicle...

March 26, 2026
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Brazil Reveals First Locally Manufactured Gripen E Fighter Aircraft

Brazil has unveiled its first domestically produced Gripen E combat aircraft at a formal event held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in São Paulo. Production within Brazil has been...

March 26, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Approves $340M Agreement to Back Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile

The US State Department has authorized a $340 million foreign military sale package to support Japan’s enhanced Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program, encompassing various equipment and service provisions....

March 26, 2026
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US Procures Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery System from L3Harris

The US Navy is progressing its underwater warfare capabilities with a new solution that enables submarines to launch and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs while remaining submerged. Under an...

March 26, 2026
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Germany Allocates Funding for 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has awarded a contract to Quantum Systems for the delivery of 15,000 Strila interceptor drones, produced in Ukraine, to the National Guard of Ukraine to enhance its defenses...

March 26, 2026
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India Initiates Helicopter-Launched Drone Development Program

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a new initiative to develop helicopter-deployed drones, aiming to extend the combat reach and improve the survivability of its rotary-wing platforms. Dubbed...