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Remote Controlled Howitzer (RCH) 155. Credit: KNDS. The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has awarded a £53m ($70m) contract to Artec for the long-lead production of 37 weapon systems for the British Army’s Remote Controlled Howitzer (RCH) 155. Artec a joint venture between KNDS Germany and Rheinmetall responsible for the Boxer development programme. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The latest agreement covers the acquisition of key weapon system components, described as the ‘height adjustable mass’ and including the barrel, muzzle brake,…

On 6 March 2026, Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited formalised a pivotal Technology Cooperation Agreement at Ananth Technologies’ Hyderabad office. This partnership heralds a new era in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence technologies.The agreement was inked by Anurup Pavuluri, Managing Director of Ananth Technologies, and the CEO of EndureAir Systems. It establishes a collaborative framework for the indigenous design, development, and manufacturing of next-generation loitering munitions.These systems fall under the IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured) category, aligning seamlessly with the Indian Ministry of Defence’s emphasis on domestic innovation. Loitering munitions, often dubbed ‘kamikaze drones’, offer…

James S. Fay, RealClearDefense The impressive early successes of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran highlight a crucial strategic advantage that Washington and Tel Aviv hold over many of… Source link

BEIRUT — Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar recently unveiled a new, AI-powered one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) dubbed the K2 Kamikaze UAV. “K2 Kamikaze UAV made its debut with intelligent swarm autonomy tests,” the company said in a statement over the weekend. “The platform, featuring multi-operation capabilities and advanced AI and autonomy algorithms, successfully completed formation flight tests with 5 aircraft in varying configurations.” The company, famous for producing mid-range drones that proved effective in the early days of the Ukraine conflict, said the K2 fits within its “cost-effective defense solutions strategy,” though it did not say how much each…

Baykar unveiled its K2 long-range kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on 14 March, adding a dedicated loitering munition to the Turkish manufacturer’s expanding product line-up.The K2 was revealed through a promotional video following multi-sortie test flights conducted over the Saros Gulf from Baykar’s Flight Training and Test Centre in Keşan, Edirne Province. During the trials, five K2 units performed autonomous swarm-formation flights – including right echelon, line, V-shaped, and wall configurations – without direct human control.Baykar describes the K2 as the largest kamikaze platform in its class, designed for low-cost mass production to enable the neutralization of high-value targets without…

Patri led the development of 6×6 armoured vehicle system CAVS programme. Credit: Patria Group. Latvia and Patria have finalised a life cycle support (LCS) agreement covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 vehicles operated by the Latvian National Armed Forces (LNAF). The contract outlines specific sustainment processes, services, products and responsibilities tailored to Latvia’s requirements, ensuring continued operational readiness of its armoured fleet. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The new agreement builds on the 2024 life cycle management (LCM) contract established…

The Indian Navy is actively participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a prominent US-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill hosted at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam throughout March.This annual exercise unites maritime forces from key Indo-Pacific partners, underscoring growing interoperability amid rising maritime tensions in the region.Joining the United States Navy are contingents from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).The Indian Navy’s involvement highlights India’s deepening defence ties with Quad partners—comprising the US, Australia, Japan, and India—fostering collective readiness against submarine threats.The RAAF has deployed a P-8A…

F.P. Sempa, AllOTSEGO Middle East wars and conflicts have sometimes been the graveyard of U.S. presidencies. Source link

WASHINGTON — The US Air Force has awarded two separate, sole-source contracts to Boeing to continue development of the embattled E-7 Wedgetail, according to a Defense Department notice. The first award exercises an existing option worth $2.3 billion. A separate contract valued at $99.3 million addresses diminishing manufacturing sources for the aircraft’s radar. All told, the two awards raise the value of the E-7 contract to just over $5 billion, the Pentagon said in a daily roundup of contracts posted Thursday evening.   The awards come after the service’s attempt last year to cancel the Wedgetail was rejected by lawmakers, who…

Pakistan Defence News Pakistan has escalated its military response against the Afghan Taliban through Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, conducting airstrikes across Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika. UNAMA reports mounting civilian casualties as China attempts mediation. Pakistan has escalated its military response against the Afghan Taliban and associated militant groups through a sustained air campaign across multiple Afghan provinces under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq.The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) conducted overnight strikes between 12 and 13 March targeting suspected militant infrastructure in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika. According to Pakistani security officials, the strikes hit logistics hubs, equipment depots, and training camps…