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April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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USAF Expands Reach With Long-Endurance Drone

US Air Forces Central has awarded a $270-million contract to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance drone. This solar-powered UAV offers extended flight duration, rapid deployment within 10...

April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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MQ-9 Reaper Takes on Drone-Hunting Role

The French Air and Space Force is advancing counter-drone warfare capabilities by adapting the MQ-9 Reaper into a “hunter” platform. During a live-fire trial, the drone successfully engaged a...

April 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Lockheed Gets $4.76B PAC-3 Missile Contract

Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.76-billion contract from the United States Army for the production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. These advanced missiles feature dual-pulse rocket motors and...

Saab Supplies Giraffe 1X Radars to Baltics

The United States Army has awarded a contract to Saab Inc. for the delivery of Giraffe 1X radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These compact AESA radars provide 360-degree...

France Buys More S-100 Drones for Frigates

The French Navy has expanded its unmanned capabilities by ordering additional Camcopter S-100 systems from Schiebel. Integrated onto FREMM frigates by Naval Group, these rotary-wing drones enhance maritime ISR...

US Navy Awards $55M Submarine Upgrade Deal

The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $55-million contract to upgrade the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system. This system plays a critical role in undersea...

India Orders Kamewa Waterjets for Missile Ships

India has signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime to procure 18 Kamewa waterjets for its Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV), marking the company’s largest order of this kind. These...

April 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
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British Army Gets H145 Jupiter Helos in Brunei

The British Army has deployed H145-based Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei as part of a broader initiative to support overseas operations and training. These helicopters, assigned to the...

April 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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India Boosts Surveillance Range Beyond 50 km

India has introduced the Rajak ULR 50, an advanced electro-optical surveillance system designed to enhance intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities. The system leverages high-performance sensors to enable continuous monitoring in...

Netherlands Expands Patriot System With $627M Deal

The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure Patriot air and missile defense systems, reinforcing its national security infrastructure. This agreement builds upon a previous $529-million procurement...