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April 16, 2026
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Australia expands missile production with deal

Australia is expanding domestic missile production through a renewed partnership between NIOA and L3Harris Technologies. The initiative focuses on producing rocket motors and warheads under the GWEO program, aiming...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
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UK awards Boeing $1.2B helicopter support deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an £879 million contract for maintenance and support of Apache and Chinook helicopter fleets. The agreement includes logistics, training,...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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India deploys GaN radars for 450 km detection

India is developing a next-generation 4D AESA long-range radar using Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The system is expected to achieve detection ranges beyond 450 km and altitude coverage up...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Embraer upgrades SABER M60 radars for Army

Embraer has upgraded two SABER M60 radar systems of the Brazilian Army to the 2.0 configuration under an ongoing modernization program covering eight units. The upgrade follows a mid-life...

April 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
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JLTV: America’s next-gen tactical vehicle

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle was developed by Oshkosh Defense to replace aging Humvees. It combines MRAP-level protection with enhanced mobility through its TAK-4i suspension system. The JLTV supports...

April 16, 2026
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Australia tests first locally built GMLRS missiles

Australia has successfully tested its first domestically produced Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at the Woomera Test Range. The system, capable of precision strikes beyond 70 km, was...

ARX Robotics to supply GEREON UGVs to UK Army

ARX Robotics has secured a contract to supply GEREON unmanned ground vehicles to the British Army. The platform supports logistics, surveillance, and casualty evacuation, with a payload capacity of...

Dynetics wins $617M US air defense contract

Dynetics has received a $617 million contract from the US Army to produce IFPC Increment 2 systems. The system bridges gaps between short-range defenses and higher-tier systems like Patriot...

April 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army boosts Gray Eagle with ELINT upgrade

The United States Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a contract to upgrade the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER with advanced electronic intelligence capabilities. The enhancement will enable detection...

April 16, 2026
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L3Harris tests Red Wolf on Skyraider II platform

L3Harris Technologies conducted a compatibility demonstration integrating its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International. The test evaluated both physical fit and system interoperability. Red Wolf...