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US Navy awards $283M frigate contract

The US Navy has awarded a $283 million contract to HII Ingalls Shipbuilding to begin lead yard support work for the next-generation FF(X) frigate. The contract includes early design...

April 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Terra Drone backs Ukraine interceptor growth

Terra Drone is investing to expand production of the Terra A-series interceptor drones developed in Ukraine. The program combines Ukraine’s rapid development capabilities with international investment to scale manufacturing...

April 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

BAE starts NavGuide GPS receiver production

BAE Systems has begun production and delivery of its NavGuide GPS receiver, the successor to the widely deployed DAGR system. Introduced in 2023, NavGuide provides secure positioning, navigation, and...

Vuzix wins military display development deal

Vuzix has secured a new development contract to advance its waveguide-based head-mounted display system for military applications. The project focuses on refining engineering and design to achieve production readiness,...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania picks Lynx IFV in $3B defense deal

Romania has selected Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles in a deal valued at approximately €2.6 billion. The procurement includes 232 tracked vehicles under the EU SAFE program, with...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK restarts Ajax armored vehicle trials

The UK Ministry of Defence has cleared the Ajax armoured vehicle program to resume testing following a comprehensive safety review. Trials were paused in 2025 after soldiers reported health...

SSS Defence launches T12 semi-auto shotgun

SSS Defence has unveiled the T-12, a 12-gauge semi-automatic tactical shotgun designed for modern military use. Featuring a 20-inch nitrided barrel and lightweight 7075 T6 aluminum receivers, the weapon...

TRIYAM-3D AI air defence system unveiled

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance has introduced the TRIYAM-3D AI-powered counter-drone system, designed to address emerging drone swarm threats. Built on a “Detect, Decide, Destroy” framework, the system integrates...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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US approves $95M Tunisia security upgrade

The United States has approved a $95 million foreign military sale to Tunisia aimed at upgrading border security infrastructure. The package includes Border Reaction Unit vehicles, surveillance radars, thermal...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Romania tests AI-powered Merops drone system

Romania has conducted field trials of the AI-powered Merops counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range. Developed by Project EagleMerops, the system integrates radar, sensors, ground...