April, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Saab offers SLIM mast for Indian Navy

Saab has proposed its Lightweight Integrated Mast (SLIM) to the Indian Navy as a modern solution for consolidating sensors, radars, and antennas into a single composite structure. Built from...

Multi-Billion Deal for Loitering Arms

Rheinmetall has secured a significant Bundeswehr contract to provide the FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drone, strengthening Germany’s growing investment in loitering munitions. Worth around 300 million euros, the...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

New Field Test Launched by US Army

The US Army is implementing a new Combat Field Test to ensure soldiers in combat specialties meet physical standards more closely aligned with battlefield realities. Starting this month, active-duty...

April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Hawkeye Radar Upgrade Flight Tests Done

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have successfully flight-tested a new radar enhancement for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, advancing modernization of one of the service’s most important airborne...

Missile Deals Approved for NATO Allies

Washington has approved two major missile sales to European allies, authorizing Sidewinder missiles for Lithuania and Hellfire missiles for the Netherlands under the Foreign Military Sales program. Lithuania’s package,...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Canada to Host F-35 Support Center

Lockheed Martin has partnered with MAS, L3Harris’ Canadian business unit, to advance plans for an F-35 sustainment center in Mirabel, Quebec. The move is part of Canada’s strategy to...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Awards F-15 Sensor Contract

The US Air Force has awarded Textron Systems a $9.5 million contract tied to assessment of the F-15 Eagle’s advanced defensive electronics suite. The effort centers on EPAWSS, the...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

New Nav System for Jammed Battlefields

Thales is rolling out its new TopStar Smart Receiver, a military-grade navigation system built to provide dependable positioning and timing in severe electronic warfare conditions. The product is intended...

L3Harris Wins $65M ATACMS Contract

L3Harris has secured a $65 million US Army contract to continue producing propulsion systems for the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS. The agreement includes manufacturing M124 motors along...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Scalable USVs Proposed for US Navy

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have entered a strategic partnership to supply the US Navy with a range of small unmanned surface vessels designed for modern maritime missions....