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April 2, 2026
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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...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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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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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...

US Clears $3.16B AIM-260 Missile Sale to Australia

The US has approved a $3.16-billion defense package for Australia, including up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles. This marks a significant move as the missile is still...

Pratt & Whitney Wins $3.8B F-35 Engine Deal

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8-billion contract to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 fighter program. This agreement supports ongoing production, maintenance, and global distribution of engines across...

Mitsubishi Delivers 5th Taigei Sub to Japan

Japan has inducted its fifth Taigei-class submarine, JS Chōgei, enhancing its maritime defense capabilities. Built with advanced lithium-ion battery technology, the submarine offers improved endurance and stealth. It will...

India Procures Russian System for Low-Level Threats

India has acquired the Tunguska mobile air defense system from Russia to counter low-altitude threats such as drones and cruise missiles. Combining missile and gun systems, it provides layered...

April 1, 2026
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Latvia Develops Tactical Catamaran for Defense

Latvia is actively strengthening its maritime defense posture through the development of a next-generation offshore platform. Known as the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, the vessel is being engineered to address...

April 1, 2026
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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...

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...