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April 23, 2026
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Hawkeye Radar Upgrade Flight Tests Done

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have successfully flight-tested a new radar enhancement for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, advancing modernization of one of the service’s most important airborne...

April 22, 2026
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New Nav System for Jammed Battlefields

Thales is rolling out its new TopStar Smart Receiver, a military-grade navigation system built to provide dependable positioning and timing in severe electronic warfare conditions. The product is intended...

April 21, 2026
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Radar Chosen for US Counter-Drone Program

Echodyne will provide EchoShield radar technology for Trust Automation’s Small Unmanned Air Defense System under a US Air Force contract worth up to $490 million. The system will support...

April 16, 2026
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Brazil Army Gets Improved SABER Radar

The Brazilian Army has received the first two upgraded SABER M60 radar systems after Embraer completed their conversion to the 2.0 configuration. The contract covers eight radars and follows...

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...