Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Israel Boosts Ammo Output With Elbit Deal

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a $48 million contract with Elbit Systems to manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells domestically. This initiative is part of...

April 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Adds Frigates, Corvettes to Fleet

The Indian Navy has achieved major progress in its indigenous shipbuilding programs with the induction of multiple vessels across different categories. These include anti-submarine warfare corvettes, guided missile frigates,...

April 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

France Supplies APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the transfer of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The delivery, conducted at Beirut’s port, reflects...

April 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 7, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Australian Army Expands FPV Drone Training

The Australian Army is significantly expanding its operational capabilities by integrating first-person view (FPV) attack drones into its training framework. Through the “Modify and Operate Attack Drones” course, personnel...

April 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India Plans S4 SSBN Conversion to SSGN

India is exploring converting its S4-class nuclear submarines into guided-missile platforms (SSGN) to boost conventional strike capabilities. By replacing ballistic missiles with cruise missiles like BrahMos and Nirbhay, the...

April 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Sheshnag20 Signals India’s Entry Into Drone Swarms

India’s defense sector has advanced with the Sheshnag20 swarm drone system, designed for coordinated, AI-driven operations. Developed by NewSpace Research & Technologies, the system enables multiple drones to function...

April 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Wins NATO Order for Black Widow UAVs

Red Cat Holdings has secured a NATO-supported contract to deliver its Black Widow small unmanned aerial system for tactical reconnaissance. Each system includes drones, a control station, and mission...

April 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria Delivers AMV Simulator to Slovakia

Patria has delivered a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, enabling realistic training without deploying physical vehicles. Developed with local partners, the system...

April 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...