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India Eyes 31 More Rafale-M Jets Following Massive 114-Unit IAF Order: Report
Reports suggest India may order an additional 31 Dassault Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy along with a recent approved procurement of 114 aircraft for the Indian Air Force. French media outlet ...
Lockheed Martin gets $50M missile production deal
The United States Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a contract modification valued at $50.5 million on February 12, 2026, to support ongoing procurement activitie...
India clears the way for landmark deal to acquire French Rafale jets
India proceeds with a significant deal to acquire French-made Rafale fighter jets, emphasizing mutual strategic independence and cooperation between the two nations....
Fincantieri predicts strong growth despite ding to US warship business
Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilding company, has predicted significant revenue growth over the next decade, with projections indicating a doubling of income to €18 billion by 2035. The forecast inclu...
India-France Rafale Deal Prioritises Local Supply Chains and Long-Term Self-Reliance in Indian Defence Production
India is negotiating with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal emphasizes local supply chains and long-term self-reliance in India's defense production....
Coast Guard awards Davie Defense contract for 5 icebreakers
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Davie Defence a significant contract to build five new icebreakers. This move aims to enhance the coast guard's operational capabilities in icy waters, crucial for nat...
U.S. Air Force buys Chimera FPV drones for special unit
The U.S. Air Force has procured Chimera small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) from Oak Grove Technologies to meet an urgent operational need of the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florid...
Saudi Arabia Could Add ‘Rocket Fuel’ To Kaan Stealth Fighter for Turkey
Saudi Arabia is considering substantial joint investment in Turkey's Kaan stealth fighter project, which could reinforce Turkey's position as a leading producer of fifth-generation fighters. After bei...
Sweden's SAAB Pitches World's Top Aerospace Hub In India
Swedish defense company SAAB presented an ambitious proposal to the Indian government at the Singapore Air Show to create what they claim is the world’s leading aerospace industry hub based around the...
Behind Putin’s $15 billion arms revenue claim
At a recent meeting of the Commission for Military Technical Cooperation with Foreign States, Russian President Putin announced an estimated revenue of $15 billion from arms sales to over 30 countries...
Pentagon Warns Defense Firms of Heightened Scrutiny
The Pentagon has issued warnings to defense contractors about increased scrutiny over compliance with regulations and ethical standards. This comes after a series of investigations into possible misco...
AXISCADES Bags ₹80 Crore HAL Contract For TEJAS MK-1A Avionics At Bangalore Facility
AXISCADES Technologies Limited has secured an order worth ₹80 crore for avionics hardware under India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program. This contract is executed through its subsidiary, Mist...
Czech Drone Maker Seals India Supply Deal With Chennai Firm Tunga Aerospace
U&C UAS, a Czech Republic-based unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Indian firm Tunga Aerospace Industries Private Limited for the supply of UAVs. The deal, signed o...
L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korean AEW&C order
L3Harris has begun converting Bombardier business jets into militarized aircraft for South Korea's Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) program. Two aircraft have already been received to commence...
RTX signs framework deals to expand missile production
On February 4, 2026, RTX's Raytheon business signed five long-term framework agreements with the U.S. Department of War to expand missile production capacity for U.S. and allied forces. The deals cove...
Israel signs $130M deal to integrate domestic systems on CH-53K
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has inked a deal worth about $130 million with Elbit Systems to integrate domestic avionics, command-and-control, electronic warfare, and missile defense systems onto t...
Ukrainian Developers Compete for $1.1 Billion from Pentagon: Who Became Main Rival
Ukrainian developers are competing for a substantial $1.1 billion contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense, with intense competition among rivals vying for this significant financial opportu...
Ukrainian Developers Compete for $1.1 Billion from Pentagon: Who Are Main Rivals?
This report discusses Ukrainian software developers competing for a substantial contract worth approximately $1.1 billion with the United States Department of Defense. It highlights key competitors in...
Safran Pledges Indian Engine Line As Rafale Talks Gain Momentum
French engine manufacturer Safran plans to set up an engine assembly line in India to support the Rafale fighter jets production, amidst ongoing discussions for India's acquisition of 114 additional R...
F-35 Debate Over? Canada Has Made ‘Component’ Payments for 14 New Stealth Fighters
The Canadian government has begun making payments for critical long-lead components of 14 additional F-35 stealth fighters, despite ongoing review processes and consideration of Sweden's Saab Gripen a...
Raytheon to Radically Boost Production of Air Force’s Main Dogfighting Missile
Raytheon has entered into a multiyear agreement with the Pentagon aimed at significantly boosting annual production levels for the U.S. Air Force's primary dogfighting missile by more than 50 percent ...
Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Swedish defense company Saab is providing detailed information about its Gripen fighter jet to the Canadian government. This move aims to position the Gripen as an alternative option to American-made ...
Eurofighter signs deal to develop Typhoon aerodynamic kit
Eurofighter has signed a contract with NETMA to advance the development, testing, and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon....
Investment & Precision Castings Secures Major Defence Order From DRDO For Critical Superalloy Turbine Castings
Investment & Precision Castings Limited (IPCL) has secured a significant supply contract from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a key body under India's DRDO. The order is for high-pressu...
Saudi Arabia buys armed C-27J MPA aircraft
Saudi Arabia has purchased four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Italy's Leonardo for use in maritime surveillance and combat operations. This acquisition marks Saudi Arabia as the global lau...
Turkish Aerospace in ‘final stages’ of talks over Saudis in KAAN fighter program: Exec
A Turkish executive revealed that Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is currently in the final stages of discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding potential collaboration on TAI’s next-generation combat...
Lockheed Martin, Fujitsu Sign Initial Contract for SPY-7 Radar Power Supply Units for Japan’s ASEV
On February 12, Lockheed Martin and Japanese technology company Fujitsu signed a contract in Tokyo to supply power units for the Subarray Suite (SAS) of the SPY-7 radar system chosen by Japan’s Mariti...
India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensify
India's major helicopter programs are attracting attention due to the country's increased need to replace aging fleets through partnerships with global defense companies....
SatService Awarded Contract to Deliver Q/V-band Satellite Ground Station for German Armed Forces
SatService has secured a contract with the German armed forces to deliver a Q/V-band satellite ground station. The solution incorporates local expertise from Germany and global space capabilities to a...
Saab Offers Advanced Aerospace Ecosystem to India with Gripen-E but Tejas Mk2 Promises True Strategic Autonomy
Swedish aerospace company Saab AB has proposed an advanced aerospace ecosystem to the Indian government, going beyond a simple sale of fighter jets. The proposal includes offering the Gripen-E aircraf...
Pentagon Sends Letter Warning Arms Dealers of Performance Review
The Pentagon has issued letters to arms manufacturers warning them about an impending performance review aimed at identifying underperforming contractors....
Pentagon awards BAE $145M counter-drone contract
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a maximum $145 million contract to British defense company BAE Systems for the development and delivery of Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) weapon syst...
Armenia buys V-BAT drones proven in Ukraine
Armenia has purchased U.S.-made V-BAT drones under the Foreign Military Sales program. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed the acquisition during a visit by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vanc...
You are the king of this deal! Signed for major contract!
Turkey has signed a significant defense deal with German companies involving NATO tanks. The contract emphasizes Turkey's importance as an arms manufacturer under the watchful eye of NATO....
Greece buys CAMCOPTER S-100 drones for FDI frigates
The Hellenic Navy has signed a contract with the Schiebel Group to procure CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for use on its new French-built FDI Belharra-class frigates. The rotary-wing drone...
Ministry of Defence signs Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to acquire eight Dornier 228 aircraft. The deal is valued at Rs 2,312 crore....
Pentagon Is Making A Naughty Or Nice List Of Defense Contractors
The Pentagon aims to reform defense contractor relationships due to delays and cost overruns impacting critical weapons procurement. This includes introducing performance-based evaluations for contrac...
Is Massive Order Backlog the Key Reason for HAL’s Exit from AMCA Stealth Fighter Competition?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has reportedly withdrawn from India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) stealth fighter competition due to a significant backlog of orders. This decision is re...
Pentagon Warns Contractors About Compliance Review
The Pentagon has issued a warning to contractors about an upcoming compliance review regarding their adherence to federal regulations and contract requirements....
Major Achievement for Rafael: Iron Dome Wins Major MoD Tender
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has secured a significant contract from the Israel Ministry of Defense for its Iron Dome missile defense system....
Indonesia selects Italian M-346 trainer jet
The Indonesian Air Force has chosen the Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo's M-346 Jet Trainer as part of its efforts to modernize its air force fleet. An order of up to 24 units is expected, with...
Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract
A £12 million contract has been awarded to expedite the development of new hypersonic missiles. The initiative is expected to boost British-based businesses involved in missile technology....
Private Sector Poised To Lead India's AMCA Stealth Fighter Development?
India's AMCA program, designed for a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has seen discussions about private industry possibly leading the effort without Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). There are re...
Slovakia signs deal to supply heavy mortars to Azerbaijan
Slovakia's state-owned defense company ZŤS Špeciál signed an agreement with Azerbaijani firm Iglin Scientific Production Enterprise to provide about 300 AM-120 automatic 120mm mortar systems. The init...
HII CEO touts productivity gains—but says new contracts are needed to sustain progress
The Chief Executive Officer of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has highlighted recent gains in productivity within the company's shipyards. However, the executive stressed that continued progress ...
As defense primes try to mollify Trump, dividends seem likely to continue
Defense contractors are increasing capital expenditures and halting stock buybacks in 2026 as a response to potential regulatory or policy pressures from President Trump....
RTX Set to Boost Missile Production After Taking a Trump Beating
Raytheon Technologies has reached agreements with the US Department of Defense to expedite missile production, likely aiming to fulfill increasing defense demands....
Boeing Plans Job Cuts of 300 Employees in Defense Division
Boeing has announced layoffs of up to 300 employees within its defense division for the year 2026. The company will soon notify affected staff about these job cuts....
US Spotlight Stock: Oracle signs $88 million contract with US Air Force
Oracle has signed an $88 million dollar contract with the United States Air Force which could influence the stock's performance ahead of the market opening....
Avantel Secures ₹123 Crore NSIL Contract For Advanced Multi-Band Tracking Antennas
Indian firm Avantel has secured an order worth 122.58 crore rupees from NewSpace India Limited, the commercial arm of ISRO. The contract requires Avantel to supply, install and commission full motion ...
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