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Austal delivers final patrol boat to Maldives

Austal has delivered the final Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives under Australia’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project. Measuring 40 meters in length, the vessel supports up to 20...

Rheinmetall wins $1.2B soldier kit contract

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a €1.04 billion contract to expand its Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System (IdZ-ES). The program includes 237 platoon systems and upgrades for...

Brazil plans to double Tamandaré frigates

Germany and Brazil have finalized a deal to acquire four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy. Construction will be handled by Águas Azuis Consortium, which includes Thyssenkrupp Marine...

Australia selects Rolls-Royce for warships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under a joint initiative with Japan. The propulsion system, paired with diesel...

April 27, 2026
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US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic work

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it enhances survivability and...

April 27, 2026
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Leonardo pushes M-346 deal with Morocco

Leonardo S.p.A. is actively promoting the M-346 Master to Morocco as part of a competitive trainer aircraft program. The aircraft offers advanced pilot training and light combat capabilities but...

Russia offers Kalibr-PL missile to India

Russia has offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL to the Indian Navy as a long-range submarine-launched strike solution. With a range of around 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s baseline requirements. The...

BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a significant milestone in indigenous naval weapons development. The system, developed in collaboration with...

April 24, 2026
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Elbit Wins $200M Deals for Air-Launched Munitions

Elbit Systems has secured approximately $200 million in contracts from the Israel Ministry of Defense for advanced airborne munitions, reinforcing the operational capabilities of the Israeli Air Force. Although...

Fincantieri Upgrades Italian Frigates to Combat Role

Fincantieri, in coordination with OCCAR, has initiated a comprehensive upgrade program for the Thaon di Revel-class PPA fleet of the Italian Navy, transitioning all vessels to a standardized “full...