Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

April 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

GCAP Awards First Fighter Contract to Edgewing

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has taken a significant step forward with the award of its first joint international contract to Edgewing, a collaborative venture involving industry leaders...

April 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden to Spend $900M on Counter-Drone Systems

Sweden has announced a significant investment exceeding $900 million to enhance its air and drone defense capabilities. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced radar systems, anti-aircraft weapons,...

April 2, 2026
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Stratasys Joins Pentagon 3D Printing Initiative

Stratasys is contributing to a US Department of Defense initiative aimed at expanding the adoption of additive manufacturing across military systems. Through the Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability IV program,...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Hanwha Offers K9 for US Army Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has positioned its K9 mobile howitzer as a candidate for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, which seeks to modernize artillery capabilities by replacing...

April 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

UK, France Begin Work on Meteor Missile Successor

The United Kingdom and France have initiated a collaborative effort to develop a successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. Through a memorandum of understanding under the Lancaster House...

April 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Orders Additional SEWIP Systems

The US Navy continues to advance its electronic warfare capabilities with an expanded order for SEWIP Block 3 systems from Northrop Grumman. Designed to counter modern missile threats, the...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Autonomous Minehunting Upgrade for RFA

The Royal Navy is significantly enhancing its mine countermeasure capabilities by upgrading RFA Lyme Bay with autonomous technologies. The vessel is being equipped to operate as a central command...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Tactical Catamaran for Latvia Navy

Latvia is pursuing a significant upgrade to its naval forces through the development of the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, a high-speed, multi-role maritime platform. Engineered to meet the demands of...