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April 30, 2026
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Lockheed lands $1B HIMARS production deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13 billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and allied nations, including Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Known for its precision...

April 28, 2026
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Autonomous Gatling Gun Counters Swarms

India’s indigenous counter-drone sector has advanced with the unveiling of TRIYAM-3D, a new AI-enabled autonomous defense system from Bharat Supply & Support Alliance. Designed for modern aerial threats, the...

April 27, 2026
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Russia offers Kalibr missile to India Navy

Russia has proposed its 3M-14E Kalibr-PL cruise missile to the Indian Navy for submarine-based land-attack capability. With a range of up to 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s requirements and...

April 26, 2026
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VL-SRSAM nears induction for Indian Navy

The VL-SRSAM missile system, developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy, has entered pre-induction trials with enhanced capabilities. It now offers nearly 80 km range, Mach 4.5 speed, and...

April 23, 2026
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Missile Deals Approved for NATO Allies

Washington has approved two major missile sales to European allies, authorizing Sidewinder missiles for Lithuania and Hellfire missiles for the Netherlands under the Foreign Military Sales program. Lithuania’s package,...

April 22, 2026
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L3Harris Wins $65M ATACMS Contract

L3Harris has secured a $65 million US Army contract to continue producing propulsion systems for the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS. The agreement includes manufacturing M124 motors along...

April 21, 2026
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First Israeli Barak System Delivered

Slovakia has received the first Barak MX air and missile defense battery from Israel under a December 2024 contract with Israel Aerospace Industries. The system has been deployed near...

April 19, 2026
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Army Reassesses 122mm Rocket Plans

The Indian Army is planning a major overhaul of its rocket artillery forces by gradually retiring ageing Russian-origin Grad systems and expanding the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher fleet...

April 19, 2026
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Production of Rudram-2 Likely by 2027

India’s indigenous Rudram-2 air-to-surface missile is nearing production clearance after entering the final stage of validation trials. Developed by DRDO as a next-generation anti-radiation missile, Rudram-2 is intended to...

April 18, 2026
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Inside the PULS Rocket Artillery System

Elbit Systems’ Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) is emerging as a modern answer to changing artillery warfare. Designed as a modular and network-enabled launcher, PULS can fire multiple...