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Raytheon secures $833M ESSM Block 2 deal

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an $833 million contract to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems for 12 allied nations under the NATO SEASPARROW consortium....

Lockheed lands $1B HIMARS production deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13 billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and allied nations, including Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Known for its precision...

April 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Albania naval plan includes 10 new ships

Fincantieri and KAYO have formed a joint venture to develop Albania’s naval shipbuilding capabilities. The partnership aims to construct up to 10 naval vessels by 2030 while revitalizing domestic...

Leidos secures $456M support deal

Leidos has secured a $456-million contract to continue managing Military OneSource, a critical platform serving US military personnel and their families. Awarded via the General Services Administration, the four-year...

April 30, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Bell, KAI team for high-speed helicopter

Bell Textron has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore solutions for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The collaboration focuses on evaluating configurations based on Bell’s...

US Army buys Thor multi-mission drones

The US Army has awarded a $20-million contract to Mistral Inc. for the delivery of Thor mini unmanned aerial systems. Developed in collaboration with Elbit Systems subsidiary Fuse, the...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Ajax Trials Resume After Health Concerns

The British government has cleared the Ajax armored vehicle program to move forward, allowing testing and acceptance processes to resume after a comprehensive safety assessment. The trials had been...

Waveguide Display System for Defense

Vuzix has entered into a new customer-funded agreement to develop an advanced waveguide display system for military use. The contract supports the continued development of a head-mounted display that...

April 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Initial Deliveries of NavGuide Begin

BAE Systems has transitioned its next-generation NavGuide GPS receiver into full production, marking the evolution of its long-standing DAGR system. Designed for modern battlefield conditions, NavGuide delivers secure navigation...

April 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Production Boost for Terra A Drones

Terra Drone is expanding manufacturing of its interceptor drone lineup by leveraging Ukrainian production expertise and external investment. The Terra A-series includes multiple variants tailored for layered air defense,...