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April 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Finland Buys 112 More K9 Artillery Systems

Finland’s acquisition of 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers represents a significant enhancement of its artillery capabilities. The €546.8 million government-to-government agreement with South Korea includes spare parts, tools,...

Estonia Boosts HIMARS Fleet With New Deal

Estonia’s decision to procure three additional M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) from Lockheed Martin represents a strategic move to strengthen its long-range precision strike capabilities. This acquisition...

UK Procures Skyhammer Jet Drone Interceptor

The UK Ministry of Defence’s contract with Cambridge Aerospace for the Skyhammer air defense system marks a significant step in counter-drone and short-range air defense capabilities. Designed as a...

April 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

HAL CATS Warrior to Get Major AI Upgrade

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is enhancing the CATS Warrior with advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities. The upgraded system introduces autonomous tactical decision-making, allowing the drone to independently assess threats...

April 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Bushmaster III: Next-Gen IFV Firepower Guide

The Bushmaster III, developed by Northrop Grumman, is a 35mm chain-driven automatic cannon designed for modern armored platforms. It provides enhanced lethality compared to earlier 25mm and 30mm systems,...

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...

IG Defence Unveils ‘JWALA’ Missile System

IG Defence is developing the IG JWALA short-range missile system as a fully indigenous tactical weapon designed for rapid-response operations. The system emphasizes speed, accuracy, and deployment flexibility, addressing...

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...

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...

April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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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...