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April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Germany Begins Last Type 424 Build

Germany’s final Type 424 spy ship has entered production ahead of schedule. Built by Naval Vessels Lürssen, the new SIGINT class will succeed the long-serving Oste-class vessels. Equipped with...

$904M Army Contract for LTAMDS

The US Army has expanded procurement of Raytheon’s LTAMDS radar with a new $904.6 million order covering production systems and support equipment. Developed as the next-generation Patriot sensor, LTAMDS...

April 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Special Forces Arms Trials Begin

EDGE has entered a teaming arrangement with the Brazilian Army to support trials of next-generation rifles for elite units. The assessments will use realistic military ranges and stress-based mission...

April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Submarine Alliance Formed by Navantia

Navantia of Spain and TKMS of Germany have agreed to examine joint submarine construction opportunities for European, NATO, and global customers. The understanding is focused on combining industrial strengths...

April 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Black Hawk Flies With Zero-Light AI

The UH-60 Black Hawk has been used to test Raytheon’s RAIVEN Staring surveillance system in a recent flight trial. Operating in total darkness, the sensor suite captured mapping data...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

India Gets New MALE UAV Proposal

India’s Dynamatic Technologies is developing the Super-Cheel, a medium-altitude long-endurance drone in the 2,000-kg category with projected 30-hour flight time. The aircraft is intended for persistent ISR, maritime surveillance,...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Lifecycle Deal Signed for Prithvi-II

DRDO has launched fresh support programs to keep India’s Prithvi-II missile force operational while next-generation systems enter service. A long-term maintenance contract seeks specialized services for continued fleet upkeep,...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

GaN Radars to Track Drone Threats

India has announced plans to develop an advanced 4D AESA long-range radar powered by Gallium Nitride semiconductors to enhance strategic surveillance. The proposed radar would offer detection ranges exceeding...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Apache, Chinook Fleet Support Deal

Boeing Defence UK has secured a major 879-million-pound support contract covering Britain’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport aircraft. The agreement includes maintenance services, engineering support, logistics, and...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

NIOA-L3Harris Boost Missile Production

NIOA and L3Harris Technologies have deepened cooperation to manufacture missile components in Australia, supporting the country’s drive for defense self-reliance. Their renewed agreement targets local production of solid rocket...