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$589M Shift to Air Defense, UAVs

Estonia has paused its €500-million infantry fighting vehicle replacement initiative, choosing instead to prioritize investments in drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems as part of a broader transformation of...

Turkey’s Anadolu Gets Navantia Support

Navantia has entered into a long-term support agreement with Turkey to sustain the operational readiness of the TCG Anadolu, a flagship of the country’s naval fleet. The contract, signed...

L3Harris Wins $465M Vision Contract

The US Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies a major contract valued at up to $465 million to supply advanced binocular night-vision systems. The program, spanning seven years, focuses on...

ALFA 4000 Targets Swedish Frigate Deal

Navantia has positioned its ALFA 4000 frigate as a strong contender for Sweden’s Luleå naval program, highlighting its readiness, adaptability, and industrial collaboration potential. The design supports a wide...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

T-6 Fleet Support Deal for US Military

Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a major contract to sustain and upgrade the T-6 Texan II fleet, reinforcing pilot training infrastructure across the US military. The deal includes...

DRDO Anti-Tank Missile Approved

India’s push for defense self-reliance has received a boost as the Indian Army approves procurement of the MPATGM developed by DRDO. The system offers high accuracy, mobility, and fire-and-forget...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

AR-Based Inspection for HTT-40 Planned

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is advancing smart maintenance solutions through its DRISHTI challenge, targeting AI-driven inspection systems for the HTT-40 engine. The program seeks to enhance reliability, reduce human error,...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Army, IAF Boost Attack Helicopters

India is scaling up its aerial strike capabilities as the Indian Army and Indian Air Force expand fleets of LCH Prachand and AH-64E Apache. The growing fleet enhances battlefield...

April 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

K9 Artillery Fleet Expands in Finland

Finland has expanded its artillery capabilities by signing a contract with South Korea for 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. The agreement, worth around €546.8 million, includes logistics support,...

New HIMARS Deal Boosts Estonia Forces

Estonia is enhancing its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with Lockheed Martin for three additional HIMARS systems. Alongside the procurement, the deal includes investment in domestic maintenance infrastructure,...