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April 7, 2026
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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,...

April 6, 2026
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NY Firm Develops System to Reduce Missile Fallout

Ducon Technologies has launched an advanced suite of environmental protection systems aimed at minimizing the harmful effects of high-altitude missile interceptions. Its solutions include high-efficiency wet scrubbers capable of...

April 6, 2026
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Sweden Boosts Air Defense With BAE, Saab Deals

Sweden has awarded contracts to BAE Systems and Saab as part of a large investment to strengthen its air defense systems. BAE will supply the Tridon Mk2, a mobile...

April 6, 2026
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US Clears $83M GMLRS Warhead Sale to Singapore

The US State Department has approved a potential $83.14 million sale of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System–Alternative Warheads (GMLRS-AW) to Singapore. The package includes 45 M30A2 rocket pods, along...

April 5, 2026
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India’s Hypersonic Programs Boost Deterrence

India is developing a layered hypersonic strike ecosystem comprising systems such as the Dhvani Hypersonic Glide Vehicle, LR-AShM, and ET-LDHCM. These platforms integrate nuclear deterrence, anti-ship warfare, and precision...

April 4, 2026
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IAF Nears Deal for 400 Astra Mk-1 Missiles

India is nearing finalization of a major deal to procure 400 Astra Mk-1 beyond-visual-range missiles, developed by DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited. With a range of approximately...

April 2, 2026
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US Navy Awards $1.35B to Lockheed for Zumwalt Hypersonics

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35-billion contract modification to advance the production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system aboard the USS...

April 1, 2026
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Solar Defence Delivers Enhanced Pinaka

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has strengthened India’s indigenous defense capabilities by dispatching the Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I to the Indian Army. The upgraded system extends its strike range to...

March 31, 2026
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Local CAMM-ER Production Planned

In a major step toward defense self-reliance, Poland is localizing production of CAMM-ER missiles through a new facility backed by Polish Armaments Group and MBDA. The initiative will enable...

March 31, 2026
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Swarm Launcher to Boost Air Defense

India’s Indian Army is advancing next-generation warfare concepts with a swarm launcher system capable of deploying dozens of coordinated munitions. Featuring AI-enabled command systems, modular reloads, and hybrid strike...