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April 30, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Northrop adds Green Hills to GPS system

Northrop Grumman has integrated Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real-time operating system into its LN-351 Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System–Modernization (EGI-M). The system merges inertial navigation with an M-Code GPS...

April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

THUNDART rocket reaches live fire stage

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have successfully demonstrated the THUNDART rocket system, achieving key milestones within just 18 months. Testing at Île du Levant confirmed structural integrity and...

April 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Albania naval plan includes 10 new ships

Fincantieri and KAYO have formed a joint venture to develop Albania’s naval shipbuilding capacity. The partnership aims to construct up to 10 naval vessels by 2030 while revitalizing domestic...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK restarts Ajax armored vehicle trials

The UK Ministry of Defence has cleared the Ajax armoured vehicle program to resume testing following a comprehensive safety review. Trials were paused in 2025 after soldiers reported health...

April 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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BAE starts NavGuide GPS receiver production

BAE Systems has begun production and delivery of its NavGuide GPS receiver, the successor to the widely deployed DAGR system. Introduced in 2023, NavGuide provides secure positioning, navigation, and...

April 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Terra Drone backs Ukraine interceptor growth

Terra Drone is investing to expand production of the Terra A-series interceptor drones developed in Ukraine. The program combines Ukraine’s rapid development capabilities with international investment to scale manufacturing...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Poland tests AI drone detection, EW systems

Poland has initiated field trials of advanced drone detection technologies under its East Shield program. The system employs seven acoustic reconnaissance platforms that detect and track UAVs by analyzing...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Australia picks HIMARS for long-range fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities. The system can engage targets up to 500 km, with future upgrades extending beyond...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Thai Navy inducts 8×8 amphibious vehicles

Thailand has introduced new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs) to enhance operational readiness along its eastern borders. These vehicles are designed for multi-role missions, including emergency response, border...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Romania tests AI-powered Merops drone system

Romania has conducted field trials of the AI-powered Merops counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range. Developed by Project EagleMerops, the system integrates radar, sensors, ground...