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April 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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German Giant Enters Cruise Missile Market

Rheinmetall is set to expand into the cruise missile market through a planned joint venture with Dutch company Destinus, signaling a strategic shift toward advanced strike and interception technologies....

April 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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,...

Skyhammer Interceptor Targets Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities by awarding a contract to Cambridge Aerospace for the production and delivery of the Skyhammer interceptor system. This jet-powered...

April 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium Orders 5 Cessna SkyCouriers for спец ops

Belgium has placed its first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, procuring five aircraft from Textron Aviation. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2027, with Sabena Engineering responsible for integrating mission-specific...

April 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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South Korean Test Pilots to Train in UK

The Republic of Korea Air Force has partnered with QinetiQ to provide advanced training for its pilots and engineers at the Empire Test Pilots’ School in the UK. Known...

April 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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‘Fastest UAV’ for US Forces Moves Forward

Hermeus has secured $350 million in funding to accelerate the development of its high-speed unmanned aircraft, aiming to produce one of the fastest platforms currently in operation. The investment...

April 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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South Korea to Share KF-21 Prototype With Indonesia

South Korea is preparing to transfer a KF-21 Boramae fighter prototype to Indonesia as part of a revised cost-sharing agreement in their joint development program. The deal, valued at...

France Orders 5th FDI Frigate From Naval Group

France has confirmed the procurement of a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group, to be named FS Amiral Cabanier. This advanced 4,500-ton warship features...

April 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Ukraine Develops Low-Cost ‘Patriot’-Like System

A Ukrainian company has initiated early development of a new air defense system intended as a cost-effective alternative to high-end platforms like the Patriot system. The project focuses on...