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Navy Awards Survivability Deal to V2X

The US Navy has selected V2X to upgrade survivability systems on Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft through integration of the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures suite. The advanced defensive system enhances...

Belgium F-35 Fleet Gets JSM Missiles

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles to Belgium for integration with its F-35A fighter aircraft. Developed by Kongsberg, the...

Apache, Howitzer Support Deal Approved

India is set to receive expanded support for its Apache helicopters and M777A2 artillery systems after the US approved two defense sustainment packages valued at more than $428 million....

Philippines May Get Type 88 Missiles

The Japanese government is evaluating a potential export of its Type 88 coastal anti-ship missile system to the Philippines as part of growing bilateral defense ties in the Indo-Pacific...

May 18, 2026
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Modified Global Hawks Aid Testing

Northrop Grumman has secured a major US Army contract to advance the RangeHawk hypersonic test drone program, transforming retired RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft into airborne telemetry and tracking platforms....

May 18, 2026
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Four Firms Vie for Apache Drone Program

Britain has narrowed its search for an autonomous drone companion to the Apache attack helicopter by awarding concept development contracts to four defense firms under the Project NYX program....

British Army Orders 72 RCH 155 Guns

Britain has signed a $1.33-billion agreement for 72 RCH 155 artillery systems under its Mobile Fires Platform modernization effort aimed at replacing the long-serving AS-90 howitzer fleet. Developed by...

May 18, 2026
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