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April 15, 2026
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India pushes Astra-2, BrahMos-NG for Rafale

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for 114 Rafale aircraft are now focused on securing access to the Interface Control Document (ICD), enabling independent upgrades and integration of indigenous weapons....

April 14, 2026
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Estonia Halts IFV Deal, Shifts to Air Defense

Estonia’s decision to halt its €500 million infantry fighting vehicle replacement program represents a significant shift in defense strategy, prioritizing emerging technologies over traditional heavy platforms. Defense Minister Hanno...

April 14, 2026
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Indian Army Clears MPATGM for Procurement

The approval of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) by the Indian Army marks a significant advancement in India’s effort to strengthen its infantry combat capabilities while reducing...

April 13, 2026
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Rheinmetall Expands Into Cruise Missile Sector

Rheinmetall’s planned joint venture with Destinus represents a strategic expansion into cruise missile production. Subject to regulatory approvals, the partnership will focus on developing and manufacturing advanced strike and...

April 13, 2026
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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...

April 11, 2026
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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...

April 11, 2026
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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...

April 10, 2026
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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 9, 2026
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Netherlands Expands Patriot System With $627M Deal

The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure Patriot air and missile defense systems, reinforcing its national security infrastructure. This agreement builds upon a previous $529-million procurement...

April 8, 2026
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Ukraine Builds Low-Cost ‘Patriot’-Like System

Hermeus has advanced its ambitious goal of developing one of the fastest unmanned aircraft by securing $350 million in funding, bringing its valuation to approximately $1 billion. The company...