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India Plans $7B AMCA Engine Co-Development

April 3, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

GCAP Awards First Fighter Contract to Edgewing

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has awarded its first joint contract to Edgewing, a tri-national venture involving BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement. The contract focuses...

Sweden to Invest $900M in Counter-Drone Tech

The government of Sweden has announced an investment exceeding $900 million to enhance its air and drone defense capabilities. The funding will support radar systems, anti-aircraft weapons, and electronic...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Stratasys Joins Pentagon 3D Printing Push

Stratasys is participating in a US Department of Defense initiative to expand additive manufacturing across military platforms. Through the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV program, the company will help...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Hanwha Offers K9 for US Army Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has proposed the K9 mobile howitzer as a candidate for the US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, which aims to replace the aging M777 towed...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK, France Start Meteor Missile Successor

The United Kingdom and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore the development of a successor to the Meteor missile. Conducted under the Lancaster House 2.0...

US Navy Awards $1.35B for Zumwalt Hypersonics

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35-billion contract modification to advance the production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system aboard the USS...

Pinaka Mk-I (60km) Delivered to Indian Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I rocket system to the Indian Army, marking the first such contribution from the...

Northrop to Supply More SEWIP Block 3 Systems

The US Navy continues to enhance its defensive and offensive electronic warfare capabilities through expanded deployment of the SEWIP Block 3 system, developed by Northrop Grumman. This advanced system...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

UK Modernizes RFA Lyme Bay for Minehunting Ops

The UK Royal Navy is transforming its operational capabilities by upgrading RFA Lyme Bay into a centralized hub for autonomous mine countermeasure operations. This initiative involves integrating advanced command-and-control...