April, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

Greece Awards $750M Rocket Deal to Elbit

Greece has signed a $750-million contract with Elbit Systems to acquire the Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS), a versatile artillery rocket platform designed to enhance long-range strike capabilities....

April 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

CAESAR Howitzer: Mobility Redefines Artillery

The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer represents a shift in artillery doctrine toward mobility, speed, and operational flexibility. Developed by France, this 155mm truck-mounted system combines long-range precision firepower with rapid...

Exosens Wins Major Drone Imaging Order

French company Exosens has secured its largest-ever order for drone imaging technology, supplying thousands of ultra-compact thermal camera cores to a European autonomous air defense developer. These sensors will...

Israel Boosts Ammo Output With Elbit Deal

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a $48 million contract with Elbit Systems to manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells domestically. This initiative is part of...

April 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Indian Navy Adds Frigates, Corvettes to Fleet

The Indian Navy has achieved major progress in its indigenous shipbuilding programs with the induction of multiple vessels across different categories. These include anti-submarine warfare corvettes, guided missile frigates,...

France Supplies APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the transfer of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The delivery, conducted at Beirut’s port, reflects...

Raytheon Wins $708M StormBreaker Bomb Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a major $708.9 million contract to produce the GBU-53B StormBreaker, a next-generation precision-guided munition. The agreement includes production units, test systems,...

April 7, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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Australian Army Expands FPV Drone Training

The Australian Army is significantly expanding its operational capabilities by integrating first-person view (FPV) attack drones into its training framework. Through the “Modify and Operate Attack Drones” course, personnel...

April 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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India Plans S4 SSBN Conversion to SSGN

India is exploring converting its S4-class nuclear submarines into guided-missile platforms (SSGN) to boost conventional strike capabilities. By replacing ballistic missiles with cruise missiles like BrahMos and Nirbhay, the...

April 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Sheshnag20 Signals India’s Entry Into Drone Swarms

India’s defense sector has advanced with the Sheshnag20 swarm drone system, designed for coordinated, AI-driven operations. Developed by NewSpace Research & Technologies, the system enables multiple drones to function...