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April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Navantia, TKMS partner on submarine program

Spain’s Navantia and Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint submarine development and export opportunities. The partnership aims to streamline production processes,...

April 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

EDGE, Brazil Army team on special forces testing

EDGE Group has partnered with the Brazilian Army to evaluate advanced small arms, including the CAR 816 assault rifle and CSR50 anti-materiel sniper rifle developed by its subsidiary Caracal....

Raytheon wins $904M LTAMDS US Army contract

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6 million contract for low-rate initial production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). The agreement includes five radar...

April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Rheinmetall begins Germany Type 424 spy ship build

Rheinmetall subsidiary NVL has initiated production of the final Type 424 SIGINT vessel for the German Navy. The 132-meter platform will replace the aging Type 423 fleet and is...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

DeltaQuad expands Baltic drone presence via pact

DeltaQuad has partnered with Meridein Group OÜ to expand deployment of its Evo VTOL drones across the Baltic region. The DeltaQuad Evo offers a 270 km range, 4.5-hour endurance,...

April 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Sikorsky unveils armed Black Hawk upgrade kits

Sikorsky has introduced modular upgrade kits for the UH-60 Black Hawk, enabling rapid conversion between transport and armed configurations. The kits support multiple weapon systems, including rockets, machine guns,...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

US targets 2027 Sentinel ICBM test flight

The United States Air Force and Northrop Grumman are advancing the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, with a first flight test planned for 2027 and operational deployment expected in the early...

Netherlands invests $293M Ukraine drone production

The Netherlands has committed €248 million to joint drone production with Ukraine under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative. The program enables Ukrainian defense firms to establish production in NATO...

April 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

India develops new stealth coating for subs

India is advancing its underwater warfare capability through indigenous production of anechoic rubber tiles for submarines. These tiles reduce sonar detectability by absorbing sound and minimizing internal noise transmission....

Fincantieri wins $30M US Navy ship contract

The United States Navy has awarded a $30 million contract to Fincantieri Marine Group to initiate the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program. The project includes engineering and procurement for...