Defence Intelligence
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Procurement moves, contract awards and programme updates from defence markets worldwide, tracked as they happen.
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Programme Update
India approves procurement of 106 HTT-40 trainer aircraft for the Air Force
11th August 2026
The approval forms part of a wider INR 87.22 billion procurement package spanning all three military services.
Procurement
India advances procurement programme for next-generation naval helicopters
10th August 2026
The programme is expected to focus on maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and multi-role operations.
Market Update
Canada opens new defence drone procurement initiative for domestic suppliers
23rd July 2026
The initiative creates a supplier marketplace covering UxS, counter-UAS, communications, integration, testing and experimentation.
Contract Award
Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 missile production
9th August 2026
The award supports continued production of the interceptor as allied navies expand ballistic missile defence inventories.
Procurement
Germany prepares major procurement of 1,800 Boxer armoured vehicles
8th August 2026
The programme would represent one of the largest single armoured vehicle orders in the platform's history.
Programme Update
Allied working group proposes common standards for tactical UAS interoperability
6th August 2026
The framework aims to simplify cross-service and coalition deployment of small unmanned aerial systems.
Programme Update
India approves procurement of 106 HTT-40 trainer aircraft for the Air Force
11th August 2026
The approval forms part of a wider INR 87.22 billion procurement package spanning all three military services.
Procurement
India advances procurement programme for next-generation naval helicopters
10th August 2026
The programme is expected to focus on maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and multi-role operations.
Market Update
Canada opens new defence drone procurement initiative for domestic suppliers
23rd July 2026
The initiative creates a supplier marketplace covering UxS, counter-UAS, communications, integration, testing and experimentation.
Contract Award
Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 missile production
9th August 2026
The award supports continued production of the interceptor as allied navies expand ballistic missile defence inventories.