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April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Lockheed completes E-2D radar upgrade flight tests

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have tested the DREXR upgrade for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. The system enhances radar processing, software-defined waveforms, and target tracking. It replaces legacy components...

US approves AIM-9X and Hellfire sales to NATO allies

The United States Department of State has approved FMS packages for Lithuania and the Netherlands, involving AIM-9X Sidewinder and AGM-114 Hellfire systems. Lithuania’s acquisition enhances both air-to-air and ground-based...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Lockheed & L3Harris build F-35 support center in Canada

Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies (via MAS) are establishing an F-35 sustainment depot in Mirabel, Quebec, to support Canada’s CF-35 fleet. The facility will service up to 88 aircraft,...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Textron secures US Air Force F-15 sensor test deal

Textron Systems has been awarded a $9.5 million contract to support evaluation of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System aboard the F-15 Eagle. Using its Advanced Architecture Phase,...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Thales builds nav system for GPS-jammed battlefields

Thales Group has introduced the TopStar Smart Receiver, an advanced Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solution designed for resilience in electronic warfare environments. The system integrates dual-constellation GNSS inputs,...

US Army awards L3Harris $65M ATACMS motor contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $65 million contract from the United States Army to produce propulsion components for the Army Tactical Missile System. The contract includes M124 rocket motors,...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Anduril, Kraken partner on scalable USV for US Navy

Anduril Industries has partnered with Kraken Technology Group to develop a scalable family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the United States Navy. The collaboration emphasizes modular payload integration,...

April 21, 2026
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