2026 - Weeklydefencenews

₹1,950 Cr Radar Deal for IAF Approved

India has awarded Bharat Electronics Limited a major contract to deliver advanced mountain radars for the Indian Air Force. Developed domestically by DRDO, the systems are expected to boost...

March 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Swarm Launcher to Boost Air Defense

India’s Indian Army is advancing next-generation warfare concepts with a swarm launcher system capable of deploying dozens of coordinated munitions. Featuring AI-enabled command systems, modular reloads, and hybrid strike...

March 31, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Local CAMM-ER Production Planned

In a major step toward defense self-reliance, Poland is localizing production of CAMM-ER missiles through a new facility backed by Polish Armaments Group and MBDA. The initiative will enable...

March 31, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

25th Virginia-Class Sub Commissioned

The USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), a Virginia-class attack submarine, has joined the US Navy fleet, strengthening its underwater combat power. Developed through a partnership between General Dynamics Electric Boat and...

March 31, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

India Plans Large-Scale Gun Production

India’s Adani Defence and Aerospace is scaling up indigenous arms production with a capacity of 100,000 guns per year. Following the delivery of Prahar machine guns, the firm aims...

$1B Support Deal for CC-330 Fleet

Canada has awarded major contracts to L3Harris Technologies and Airbus to maintain and support the CC-330 Husky aircraft fleet. The program focuses on sustainment, technical services, and fleet readiness,...

March 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pilatus PC-24 Deal Signed by Indonesia

The Indonesian Air Force will receive 12 PC-24 aircraft under a contract with Pilatus Aircraft, enhancing its training and operational readiness. The deal includes comprehensive support services and reflects...

$49.9M Contract for Coastal Mapping

The US Army has awarded Woolpert a two-year contract to provide technical and operational support for the I-ATLAS program, which uses airborne lidar to map coastal and shallow-water environments....

March 31, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Connector Targets Space, Drone Use

The Modulus connector, developed by Aptiv PLC in partnership with Winchester Interconnect, offers a scalable and modular solution for modern aerospace systems. Built to reduce size, weight, and power...

March 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Next-Gen AIM-260 Missile for Air Combat

The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile is a next-generation air-to-air weapon designed to restore the US military’s advantage in long-range engagements. Developed by Lockheed Martin, it delivers greater reach...