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April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Lockheed completes E-2D radar upgrade flight tests

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have tested the DREXR upgrade for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. The system enhances radar processing, software-defined waveforms, and target tracking. It replaces legacy components...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

US Army launches new combat role field testing program

The United States Army has introduced the Combat Field Test (CFT), a functional fitness assessment reflecting real combat conditions. The test includes seven continuous events such as running, lifting,...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Thales builds nav system for GPS-jammed battlefields

Thales Group has introduced the TopStar Smart Receiver, an advanced Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solution designed for resilience in electronic warfare environments. The system integrates dual-constellation GNSS inputs,...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Lockheed & L3Harris build F-35 support center in Canada

Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies (via MAS) are establishing an F-35 sustainment depot in Mirabel, Quebec, to support Canada’s CF-35 fleet. The facility will service up to 88 aircraft,...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Northrop Talon IQ switches AI mid-flight

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated its Talon IQ aircraft’s ability to switch between multiple AI autonomy systems mid-flight without disrupting operations. The test involved seamless handovers between Prism, Applied Intuition,...

April 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Leonardo deploys full anti-drone naval system

Leonardo DRS has developed the Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP), an integrated counter-drone solution for naval platforms. The system combines radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors to detect, identify, and engage...

April 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

K3 Scout unmanned vessel enters production

Rheinmetall has initiated serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel through its joint venture Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH. Built at Blohm+Voss, the platform features autonomous and remote...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India to get Rafale F5 with Meteor missiles

The upcoming Dassault Rafale F5 standard aims to significantly enhance beyond-visual-range combat by increasing Meteor missile carriage from four to six. This is enabled by structural capacity and improved...

April 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK Army tests tank-based anti-drone methods

The British Army has tested new counter-drone tactics involving approximately 350 soldiers, focusing on integrating armored vehicles with drone-based surveillance. The system creates a shared digital battlefield picture by...

April 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Japan offers Mogami frigates to India

Japan has предложed co-production of Mogami-class stealth frigates to India, including design transfer and local manufacturing. The 30FFM frigates feature stealth design, automation, multi-role capabilities, and advanced weapon systems....