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April 16, 2026
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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 13, 2026
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$47M Turret Fire Control Deal Awarded

Rheinmetall has entered into a strategic agreement with Theon Sensors to enhance its armored vehicle fire control systems through the integration of advanced electro-optical technology. The deal centers on...

April 13, 2026
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UK Orders 50 Coastal Radar Systems

HENSOLDT UK has been awarded two contracts by SRT Marine Systems to supply 50 coastal radar systems for maritime surveillance networks, enhancing monitoring capabilities in critical coastal regions. These...

April 8, 2026
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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...

March 31, 2026
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$49.9M Contract for Coastal Mapping

The US Army has awarded Woolpert a two-year contract to provide technical and operational support for the I-ATLAS program, which uses airborne lidar to map coastal and shallow-water environments....

March 31, 2026
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₹1,950 Cr Radar Deal for IAF Approved

India has awarded Bharat Electronics Limited a major contract to deliver advanced mountain radars for the Indian Air Force. Developed domestically by DRDO, the systems are expected to boost...

March 25, 2026
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AI Tool Aids US Forces in Expeditionary Ops

In an effort to address one of the most persistent operational challenges—language barriers—the US Army and Navy are collaborating to create ULTRA-MAR, an advanced AI-powered translation device capable of...

March 20, 2026
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$71M Deal for AI Fleet Maintenance

Gecko Robotics has secured a major contract with the US Navy to deploy advanced robotic and AI-driven solutions for ship maintenance and inspection. The initiative aims to improve fleet...

March 19, 2026
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Element, Leonardo Partner on Navy EM Testing

Element US Space & Defense has partnered with Leonardo DRS to support the US Navy’s electromagnetic testing needs. A specialized EMI chamber is being developed to simulate real-world conditions,...

March 19, 2026
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Mitsubishi Demos AI UAV Autonomy in Japan

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing drone autonomy by integrating intelligent software with rapid-prototyping drone platforms. In a recent test, drones demonstrated the ability to operate independently...