Aerospace
-
AXISCADES will supply single board computers for India’s LCA Mk1A. The Rs 25 crore order covers multi-year deliveries built at the new Devanahalli Atmanirbhar Complex in Bengaluru, reinforcing domestic avionics manufacturing capacity for a frontline fighter programme.
-
The UK has joined Europe’s LEAP low cost air defence. E5 partners want a lightweight surface-to-air weapon and autonomous interceptors in service by 2027, challenging industry to design for volume, rapid iteration, and resilient electronics supply.
-
Blue Origin has appointed Tory Bruno to lead national security. His remit spans New Glenn’s launch certification and Blue Ring’s orbital logistics ambitions, as the company positions itself for U.S. Space Force National Security Space Launch work.
-
Rheinmetall has successfully flight-tested its FV-014 loitering munition system recently. The container-launched system was demonstrated to a potential NATO customer, targeting the fast-growing requirement for expendable strike assets that can be produced at pace.
-
BAE Systems has struck a new UAS development partnership today. FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering will collaborate on small and tactical uncrewed aircraft, building on the TRV-150 logistics drone family already fielded with US forces.
-
India has opened its first private helicopter assembly line. The Tata-Airbus H125 facility at Vemagal, Karnataka, is set up to serve domestic demand and pursue exports, with defence missions central to the type’s value in high-altitude roles.
-
Raytheon will help build US thin-film lithium niobate wafer capacity. AFRL funding will move TFLN production to G&H for low-rate output in early 2026.
-
Helsing and HENSOLDT will co-develop autonomous CA-1 Europa systems together. The partnership centres on integrating HENSOLDT sensors and MDOcore with Helsing’s Centaur AI stack, with demonstrations planned in the coming months.
-
Airbus has struck a SAR data deal with Japan’s Synspective. The agreement adds StriX constellation capacity to Airbus’ radar portfolio, aiming for higher revisit rates and 25 cm-class resolution options.
-
Sweden and Denmark will co-procure TRIDON Mk2 guns for Ukraine. The deal funds an anti-aircraft battalion package, including Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar, command-and-control, spares, and programmable 3P ammunition.