Defence Industry

Washington: The US Army is developing requirements for a new unmanned ground transport vehicle, larger than the robotic mule but smaller than a transport truck, a service official revealed. While stressing that the requirement is...

New Delhi: In a move to boost the air power of Indian Air Force in the light of China, the defence ministry has finalised a ₹26,000 crore agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for...

Washington: General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) announced September 9 it is acquiring Iron EagleX, Inc., a Silicon Valley company that provides artificial intelligence, cyber security capabilities and software solutions specifically designed to support special...

Paris: The Netherlands plans to bolster its armed forces by reconstituting a tank battalion, buying more F-35 fighter jets and adding anti-submarine frigates as the NATO member seeks to field a more credible military...

New Delhi: The potential market opportunity for Indian defence companies is expected to rise at 14 per cent CAGR (compound annual growth rate) over financial year (FY) 2024-FY 2030E (estimated), driven by the government’s...

New Delhi: The Indian Army may finally receive the first batch of Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters by the end of this year or early next year. This development comes after prolonged and unexplained...

Washington: As the US Army examines its options for operating larger drones for surveillance and attack missions in remote locations, it is hoping to nail down an acquisition plan over the next year, according...

New Delhi: The Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines are set to receive a significant upgrade with the installation of an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system by 2026. This development is crucial as it will enhance...

New Delhi (India). Lockheed Martin announced September 9, that it will host the 10th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on September 11-12, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru. The two-day conference...

Marignane. Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H225M multi-role helicopters by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by the Minister of Defence of Iraq Mr Thabet al-Abbassi...

Abu Dhabi, UAE: EDGE Group entity CARACAL, a regional leader in the design and production of high-performance firearms, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 5 with Liwa Arms, a producer of industry leading hunting...

Washington: The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush is now sporting the world’s first air drone warfare centre, a control room that will host operators of the MQ-25 Stingray refuelling drone in the not-too-distant future,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE. EDGE Group entity LAHAB, the UAE’s sole ammunition manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB), a regional leader in the development, testing, and...