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April 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

IAF Eyes Meteor on Tejas Mk2 With Upgrades

The Indian Air Force is working toward integrating the Meteor missile into the HAL Tejas Mk2 as part of its long-term strategy to enhance beyond-visual-range combat capabilities. However, the...

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India Receives Kamikaze Drones in Fast Deal

InsideFPV has successfully executed a ₹100 million defense contract by delivering a large number of loitering munition systems within an accelerated 60-day period. This procurement, conducted under India’s emergency...

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April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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...

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April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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...

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April 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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April 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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