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April 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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...

April 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Uttam AESA Radar Completes Major Flight Tests

India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous defense technology with the successful testing of the Uttam AESA radar developed by DRDO’s LRDE. The radar has undergone extensive flight...

April 7, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Australian Army Expands FPV Drone Training

The Australian Army is significantly expanding its operational capabilities by integrating first-person view (FPV) attack drones into its training framework. Through the “Modify and Operate Attack Drones” course, personnel...

Raytheon Wins $708M StormBreaker Bomb Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a major $708.9 million contract to produce the GBU-53B StormBreaker, a next-generation precision-guided munition. The agreement includes production units, test systems,...

France Supplies APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the transfer of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The delivery, conducted at Beirut’s port, reflects...

Israel Boosts Ammo Output With Elbit Deal

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a $48 million contract with Elbit Systems to manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells domestically. This initiative is part of...

Exosens Wins Major Drone Imaging Order

French company Exosens has secured its largest-ever order for drone imaging technology, supplying thousands of ultra-compact thermal camera cores to a European autonomous air defense developer. These sensors will...

April 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

CAESAR Howitzer: Mobility Redefines Artillery

The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer represents a shift in artillery doctrine toward mobility, speed, and operational flexibility. Developed by France, this 155mm truck-mounted system combines long-range precision firepower with rapid...

Greece Awards $750M Rocket Deal to Elbit

Greece has signed a $750-million contract with Elbit Systems to acquire the Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS), a versatile artillery rocket platform designed to enhance long-range strike capabilities....

April 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

HAL Launches Digital Twin Engine Challenge

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched an innovation initiative under its DRISHTI framework, focusing on developing a high-fidelity digital twin for a gas turbine starter engine. This virtual model...