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Greece Signs $750M Rocket Deal With Elbit

Greece has awarded a $750-million contract to Elbit Systems for the acquisition of PULS rocket artillery systems as part of its long-term military modernization plan. The deal includes launchers,...

April 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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CAESAR Howitzer: Mobility Transforms Artillery

The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer represents a major shift in artillery design, prioritizing mobility, speed, and efficiency over heavy armor. Developed by France, the system combines a 155mm L/52 cannon...

Exosens Wins Major Drone Imaging Contract

Exosens has secured its largest-ever drone imaging contract, supplying thousands of compact thermal camera cores to a European air defense developer. These advanced sensors will be integrated into interceptor...

Israel Boosts Ammo Output With $48M Elbit Deal

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a $48 million agreement with Elbit Systems to produce tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells domestically. This move is part of...

April 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Indian Navy Expands Fleet With New Ships

The Indian Navy has achieved significant milestones in its indigenous shipbuilding efforts with the induction of multiple vessels across various programs. These include anti-submarine warfare corvettes, guided missile frigates,...

France Donates APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the delivery of 39 VAB armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The handover, conducted at Beirut’s port,...

Raytheon Wins $708M StormBreaker Bomb Order

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $708.9 million contract for the production of GBU-53B StormBreaker precision-guided bombs. The agreement includes not only the munitions but also...

April 7, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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Australian Army Expands FPV Drone Training

The Australian Army is actively expanding its training ecosystem to integrate first-person view (FPV) attack drones across multiple units. Through the “Modify and Operate Attack Drones” course, personnel from...

April 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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India Plans S4 SSBN Conversion to SSGN

India is exploring the possibility of converting its S4-class nuclear submarines into guided-missile platforms (SSGN) to enhance conventional strike capabilities. By replacing ballistic missiles with cruise missiles like BrahMos...

April 6, 2026
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India Enters AI Drone Swarm Warfare With Sheshnag20

India’s defense innovation has advanced with the development of the Sheshnag20 swarm drone system. Designed for coordinated operations, the system uses decentralized AI to enable multiple drones to function...