2026 - Weeklydefencenews

April 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

India’s Hypersonic Programs Boost Deterrence

India is developing a layered hypersonic strike ecosystem comprising systems such as the Dhvani Hypersonic Glide Vehicle, LR-AShM, and ET-LDHCM. These platforms integrate nuclear deterrence, anti-ship warfare, and precision...

April 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

S4 Star SSBN to Achieve 90% Indigenous Content

The commissioning of INS Aridhaman marks a critical advancement in India’s nuclear triad, with indigenous content reaching approximately 85%. Its successor, the S4*, is expected to achieve up to...

IAF Nears Deal for 400 Astra Mk-1 Missiles

India is nearing finalization of a major deal to procure 400 Astra Mk-1 beyond-visual-range missiles, developed by DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited. With a range of approximately...

India Plans $7B Co-Development for AMCA Engine

Ministry of Defence is preparing a major financial commitment of nearly $7 billion to co-develop a next-generation jet engine for the AMCA Mk-2 program. The project, led by Defence...

April 3, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

GCAP Awards First Fighter Contract to Edgewing

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has taken a significant step forward with the award of its first joint international contract to Edgewing, a collaborative venture involving industry leaders...

Sweden to Spend $900M on Counter-Drone Systems

Sweden has announced a significant investment exceeding $900 million to enhance its air and drone defense capabilities. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced radar systems, anti-aircraft weapons,...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Stratasys Joins Pentagon 3D Printing Initiative

Stratasys is contributing to a US Department of Defense initiative aimed at expanding the adoption of additive manufacturing across military systems. Through the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV program,...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Hanwha Offers K9 for US Army Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has positioned its K9 mobile howitzer as a candidate for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, which seeks to modernize artillery capabilities by replacing...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK, France Begin Work on Meteor Missile Successor

The United Kingdom and France have initiated a collaborative effort to develop a successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Through a memorandum of understanding under the Lancaster House...

US Navy Awards $1.35B to Lockheed for Zumwalt Hypersonics

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35-billion contract modification to advance the production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system aboard the USS...