Public Procurement News

Navy

Indian Navy awards HPM system integration contract to Tonbo Imaging under ADITI 3.0

The Indian Navy has commissioned Tonbo Imaging to develop and integrate High Power Microwave (HPM) systems. This initiative, part of the ADITI 3.0 framework, aims to bolster maritime directed-energy capabilities against electronic threats and drone swarms while advancing domestic defense manufacturing and intellectual property.

2 days ago • India

Army

US Missile Defense Agency taps JTSi for massive SHIELD framework to accelerate strategic defense capabilities

The United States Missile Defense Agency has selected Johnson Technology Systems Inc for its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contract framework. Valued at up to $151 billion, the multi-award IDIQ agreement aims to streamline and expedite the deployment of innovative technological capabilities for the American military.

2 days ago • United States

Air Force

Israel awards $34m contract to Cyclone for F-35 extended-range fuel tank development

The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth over $34 million with Cyclone, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to develop and integrate external fuel tanks for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet, based on an existing design originally created for the F-16, to extend operational range and reduce aerial refueling dependency.

2 days ago • Israel

Navy

L&T and Exail partner to provide unmanned mine countermeasure systems for the Indian Navy

Larsen & Toubro has teamed with France’s Exail to supply advanced robotic mine countermeasure suites for the Indian Navy’s 12-vessel MCMV program. The collaboration focuses on autonomous detection and neutralization technologies, supporting India’s defense self-reliance initiatives and enhancing maritime security through strategic international technology transfers.

2 days ago • India

Air Force

US Air Force awards AEVEX $18.5 million contract for 3D-printed autonomous OWA aircraft

The US Air Force has commissioned AEVEX Corp. to provide $18.5 million worth of autonomous unmanned aircraft for One Way Attack missions. Utilizing additive manufacturing, the Group 3 systems prioritize rapid scalability and cost-efficiency, signaling a strategic shift toward high-volume, 3D-printed aerial platforms in modern military operations.

2 days ago • United States

Renewable Energy

Pakistan targets emission goals with $243.6 million floating solar venture at Keenjhar Lake

The Pakistani government is developing a 500 MW floating solar project at Keenjhar Lake in Sindh. Budgeted at $243.63 million, the initiative aims to generate 861.91 GWh annually for K-Electric. This project supports national decarbonization targets while reducing the financial burden of imported fossil fuels on the power sector.

2 days ago • Pakistan

Airports & Aviation

Bihar launches tender for reconstruction of Raxaul Airport to enhance border trade and connectivity

The Bihar government has initiated a tender for engineering consultancy services to rebuild the non-operational Raxaul Airport. This strategic project aims to restore air connectivity in the East Champaran district, bordering Nepal, to stimulate regional commerce, tourism, and industrial logistics.

2 days ago • India

Army

Elbit Systems' FUSE to supply THOR drones to US Army via Mistral partnership

Elbit Systems' FUSE will provide its THOR Group 2 uncrewed aircraft system to the US Army through a partnership with Mistral Inc., following an Army contract awarded to Mistral for company-level small UAS requirements. The backpack-portable, fully autonomous multi-rotor VTOL system supports reconnaissance, surveillance, communications relay, and cargo delivery missions.

2 days ago • United States

Power & Utilities

Singapore's EMA seeks Hydrogen-ready CCGT bids for 1.8GW new capacity by 2032

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority has launched an RFP for private sector development of hydrogen-ready CCGT units totaling at least 1,800 MW, with one unit required by 2031 and up to two by 2032, to meet rising demand from data centers and semiconductors.

2 days ago • Singapore

Oil & Gas

EMA launches tender for minimum 1,800 MW of hydrogen-ready gas power by 2032

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority has initiated a competitive solicitation for private-sector firms to build, own, and operate at least 1,800 megawatts of new hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine capacity, with phased commissioning in 2031 and 2032, to meet projected annual peak demand growth of up to 4.8%.

2 days ago • Singapore

Construction

PNC infratech emerges as lowest bidder for two NHAI highway projects worth ₹348.30 billion in Uttar Pradesh

PNC Infratech has been named the lowest (L1) bidder for two NHAI hybrid annuity mode highway projects in Uttar Pradesh with a combined project cost of ₹348.30 billion, excluding GST, each with a 24-month execution timeline.

2 days ago • India

Public Procurement

MPIDC invites tender worth INR 1.88 billion for industrial park infrastructure development in Madhya Pradesh

MP Industrial Development Corporation Limited has issued a tender worth INR 1.88 billion for infrastructure development at Mohasa Babai Phase 2 in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, with bid submissions closing on May 19, 2026.

2 days ago • India

Army

U.S. Army expands air defense production with $617 million Leidos contract award

Leidos has secured a $617 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 system. Bringing the total program commitment to nearly $1.2 billion, the award signals a shift toward full-rate production for critical ground-based defense infrastructure through 2029.

2 days ago • United States

Army

Premier Graphene secures first Defense Contract from Mexico's Sedena via Direct Award

Premier Graphene and joint venture partner HGI Industrial Technologies have received their first defense contract from Mexico’s SEDENA via a direct award from the FAVE division, covering specialized belt assemblies after pre-contract military testing.

2 days ago • Mexico