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April 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India Joins EU 6th Gen Fighter Program, Shifts Market

India is actively exploring participation in European sixth-generation fighter programs, including initiatives such as Future Combat Air System and Global Combat Air Programme. This strategic engagement reflects India’s ambition...

April 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Wins $200M Deals for Air-Launched Munitions

Elbit Systems has secured approximately $200 million in contracts from the Israel Ministry of Defense for advanced airborne munitions, reinforcing the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force. Although...

April 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Netherlands, USAF Seal Deal on CCA Drone Wingmen

The partnership between the United States Air Force and Netherlands on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) represents a significant step in multinational integration of next-generation air combat systems. The initiative...

April 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Taiwan Plans $6.6B Arms Deal, Boosts Ammo With US

Taipei has formalized defense procurement agreements worth $6.6 billion with the United States through the American Institute in Taiwan. The contracts include acquisition of M142 HIMARS, M109A7 Paladin, missile...

US Army Buys More IFPC 2 Air Defense Launchers

The United States Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to expand procurement of launchers under the IFPC Increment 2 program. Designed to counter evolving aerial threats, including drones,...

L3Harris Missile Unit Gains $1B Before IPO Launch

The United States Department of Defense has completed a $1-billion strategic investment in L3Harris Technologies to significantly expand its Missile Solutions division. This funding supports infrastructure modernization, advanced research...

Fincantieri Upgrades Italian Frigates to Combat Role

Fincantieri, in coordination with OCCAR, has initiated a comprehensive upgrade program for the Thaon di Revel-class PPA fleet of the Italian Navy, transitioning all vessels to a standardized “full...

Germany backs Rheinmetall loitering munition contract

Rheinmetall has secured a €300 million contract to supply FV-014 loitering munitions. The system offers a 100 km range, 70-minute endurance, and anti-armor capability, operating even in GPS-denied environments....

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

US Army launches new combat role field testing program

The United States Army has introduced the Combat Field Test (CFT), a functional fitness assessment reflecting real combat conditions. The test includes seven continuous events such as running, lifting,...

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...