April, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

ALFA 4000 Targets Swedish Frigate Deal

Navantia has positioned its ALFA 4000 frigate as a strong contender for Sweden’s Luleå naval program, highlighting its readiness, adaptability, and industrial collaboration potential. The design supports a wide...

L3Harris Wins $465M Vision Contract

The US Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies a major contract valued at up to $465 million to supply advanced binocular night-vision systems. The program, spanning seven years, focuses on...

Turkey’s Anadolu Gets Navantia Support

Navantia has entered into a long-term support agreement with Turkey to sustain the operational readiness of the TCG Anadolu, a flagship of the country’s naval fleet. The contract, signed...

$589M Shift to Air Defense, UAVs

Estonia has paused its €500-million infantry fighting vehicle replacement initiative, choosing instead to prioritize investments in drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems as part of a broader transformation of...

Skyhammer Interceptor Targets Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities by awarding a contract to Cambridge Aerospace for the production and delivery of the Skyhammer interceptor system. This jet-powered...

New HIMARS Deal Boosts Estonia Forces

Estonia is enhancing its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with Lockheed Martin for three additional HIMARS systems. Alongside the procurement, the deal includes investment in domestic maintenance infrastructure,...

April 13, 2026
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K9 Artillery Fleet Expands in Finland

Finland has expanded its artillery capabilities by signing a contract with South Korea for 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. The agreement, worth around €546.8 million, includes logistics support,...

April 13, 2026
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