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Home › Ukraine › Ukrainian Defence News › Ukraine’s First New-Build Fighter Order: 16 Gripen E, Plus 16 Donated Jets Ukrainian Defence News Ukraine has signed its first order for new-build fighters: 16 Saab Gripen E worth $2.5 billion, paired with 16 donated Gripen C/D and funded through an EU loan. Ukraine placed its first order for new fighter aircraft on 30 June 2026, when Saab signed a SEK 24.6 billion contract with Sweden’s defence-procurement agency, the FMV, for 16 Gripen E jets, worth about $2.5 billion. The agreement was signed at a Zelenskyy–Jonson meeting, pairing Ukraine’s president with Sweden’s…

India has firmly rejected the ex parte ruling delivered by the Court of Arbitration at The Hague concerning maximum pondage at Indian hydroelectric projects on the Indus system.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson clarified on 16 May that the body was constituted in contravention of the Indus Waters Treaty and therefore lacked legitimacy.India also dismissed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s assertion that the CoA had competence to hear the matter, reiterating that any attempt to bypass the sequential provisions of the treaty is without locus standi.India maintains that it has every right to fully utilise the waters allocated to it…

Peter Huessy, RealClearDefense With the expiration of the START series of arms control agreements, the U.S. now faces serious choices particularly how to respond to the emergence of two peer… Source link

Home › Indian Defence News › India’s ₹52,000 Crore Arms Clearance Leans Heavily on Counter-Drone and Air Defence Indian Defence News India’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared ₹52,000 crore in proposals for the three services, weighted heavily toward counter-drone and layered air-defence systems and routed largely through Buy-Indian channels. India’s Defence Acquisition Council granted in-principle approval to ₹52,000 crore in acquisition proposals for the Army, Navy and Air Force on 3 July 2026, a broad tranche spanning air defence, anti-armour, electronic warfare and naval systems. The council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, tilted the approvals heavily toward counter-drone and layered…

Open-source illustrative photo      The Indian Army in Jan 2026, had taken a decisive step in advancing its surveillance capabilities by placing a ₹168 crore order with Bangalore-based start-up NewSpace Research & Technologies for its Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle.This marks the first deployment of solar-powered surveillance UAVs by the armed forces, moving beyond battery-powered and tethered drones currently in use.The contract originates from the Defence Ministry’s Innovations for Defence Excellence programme, highlighting the growing role of Indian start-ups in meeting next-generation operational needs through indigenous research and development.Founded by Indian Air…

Jared Keller, Defense News The U.S. military is closing in on its high-energy laser weapon of choice for counter-drone missions. Now it needs the vehicles to support it. Source link

India and Japan have adopted a new Strategic Outlook designed to transform India into a major manufacturing hub for Africa-bound trade and investment.The initiative is intended to drive sustainable economic development across the African continent by leveraging India’s industrial base and Japan’s technological and financial expertise.The joint statement released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi outlined the framework for this collaboration. It will integrate existing mechanisms such as the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), Japan’s Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), and the Economic Region Initiative of the Indian Ocean-Africa. By aligning these platforms, the two nations…

DefBlog New footage from American Rheinmetall shows the company’s XM30 infantry fighting vehicle concept in greater detail Source link

India’s Civil Aviation Ministry and Airports Authority of India have pledged full support to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, ensuring uninterrupted flight testing and airspace access as the nation advances its flagship fifth‑generation stealth fighter project.This coordination is expected to accelerate development timelines and strengthen India’s strategic autonomy.Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu confirmed that the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India will provide complete support for India’s fifth‑generation fighter aircraft program. He emphasised that seamless coordination for flight testing and airspace requirements will be guaranteed, preventing logistical hurdles during development and…

Joseph Trevithick, The WarZone GAO previously questioned the Navy’s choice of a C-130-based aircraft to meet its nuclear command and control needs. Source link