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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...

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 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....

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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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...

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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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...

First Israeli Barak System Delivered

Slovakia has received the first Barak MX air and missile defense battery from Israel under a December 2024 contract with Israel Aerospace Industries. The system has been deployed near...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Northrop Talon IQ Changes AI Brains

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated that its Talon IQ test aircraft can switch between different AI autonomy systems while airborne without interrupting the mission. During the trial, the aircraft initially...

April 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Maritime Platforms Get Full Kill Chain

Leonardo DRS is integrating its Maritime Mission Equipment Package onto naval vessels to provide an all-in-one counter-drone capability. The system combines maritime radar with electro-optical and infrared sensors to...