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April 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Finland Buys 112 More K9 Artillery Systems

Finland’s acquisition of 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers represents a significant enhancement of its artillery capabilities. The €546.8 million government-to-government agreement with South Korea includes spare parts, tools,...

April 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
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HAL CATS Warrior to Get Major AI Upgrade

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is enhancing the CATS Warrior with advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities. The upgraded system introduces autonomous tactical decision-making, allowing the drone to independently assess threats...

April 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Bushmaster III: Next-Gen IFV Firepower Guide

The Bushmaster III, developed by Northrop Grumman, is a 35mm chain-driven automatic cannon designed for modern armored platforms. It provides enhanced lethality compared to earlier 25mm and 30mm systems,...

April 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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MQ-9 Reaper Takes on Drone-Hunting Role

The French Air and Space Force is advancing counter-drone warfare capabilities by adapting the MQ-9 Reaper into a “hunter” platform. During a live-fire trial, the drone successfully engaged a...

April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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USAF Expands Reach With Long-Endurance Drone

US Air Forces Central has awarded a $270-million contract to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance drone. This solar-powered UAV offers extended flight duration, rapid deployment within 10...

April 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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India Boosts Surveillance Range Beyond 50 km

India has introduced the Rajak ULR 50, an advanced electro-optical surveillance system designed to enhance intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities. The system leverages high-performance sensors to enable continuous monitoring in...

April 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Inside the Next-Gen Squad Weapon (NGSW)

The United States Army has initiated the Next Generation Squad Weapon program to modernize infantry combat capabilities by replacing legacy systems such as the M4 carbine and M249 machine...

April 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Fastest UAV for US Forces Moves Closer

Hermeus has secured $350 million in funding to accelerate the development of high-speed unmanned aircraft, bringing its total valuation to approximately $1 billion. The company aims to field one...