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April 2, 2026
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UK, France Begin Work on Meteor Missile Successor

The United Kingdom and France have initiated a collaborative effort to develop a successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Through a memorandum of understanding under the Lancaster House...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Hanwha Offers K9 for US Army Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has positioned its K9 mobile howitzer as a candidate for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, which seeks to modernize artillery capabilities by replacing...

April 2, 2026
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Stratasys Joins Pentagon 3D Printing Initiative

Stratasys is contributing to a US Department of Defense initiative aimed at expanding the adoption of additive manufacturing across military systems. Through the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV program,...

Australia to Get AIM-260 Missiles in $3.16B Deal

In a landmark move reflecting evolving defense partnerships, the United States has cleared a potential $3.16 billion sale of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile to Australia, marking a...

IWI Supplies Thousands of X95 Rifles

Strengthening its infantry arsenal, Israel Weapon Industries has supplied large quantities of the X95 Micro-TAVOR to the Israel Defense Forces, further enhancing operational readiness. The X95 is a compact...

$3.8B Deal to Boost F-35 Engine Output

The US Department of Defense has expanded its investment in next-generation airpower by awarding Pratt & Whitney a $3.8 billion contract for the production of F135 engines powering the...

Japan Receives Fifth Taigei Submarine

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has inducted JS Chōgei (SS-517), the fifth Taigei-class submarine, marking continued progress in modernizing its submarine fleet. Constructed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel features...

Legacy System to Counter Low-Flying Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has strengthened its air defense capabilities by acquiring the Tunguska air defense system through a contract with Rosoboronexport. Designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats,...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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New Tactical Catamaran for Latvia Navy

Latvia is pursuing a significant upgrade to its naval forces through the development of the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, a high-speed, multi-role maritime platform. Engineered to meet the demands of...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Autonomous Minehunting Upgrade for RFA

The Royal Navy is significantly enhancing its mine countermeasure capabilities by upgrading RFA Lyme Bay with autonomous technologies. The vessel is being equipped to operate as a central command...