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April 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms

German Frigates to Get Aegis Systems

The US State Department has approved an estimated $11.9 billion sale of Aegis-based combat systems for Germany’s planned Type 127 frigates. The package includes SPY-6 radars, Mk 41 vertical...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Dutch Fund Joint Drone Build With Ukraine

The Dutch government will invest €248 million in collaborative drone production with Ukraine, expanding earlier commitments to jointly manufacture long-range strike systems. Factories are expected in both Ukraine and...

April 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US gives Northrop $475M hypersonic interceptor contract

The US Missile Defense Agency’s decision to expand its contract with Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program reflects a major strategic investment in countering next-generation hypersonic...

April 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky secures $65M US Army Black Hawk order

The US Army’s continued investment in the UH-60M Black Hawk platform demonstrates a strategic focus on sustaining proven capabilities while planning for long-term modernization. Sikorsky’s $65-million contract for advanced...

April 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems

L3Harris Wins $465M Vision Contract

The US Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies a major contract valued at up to $465 million to supply advanced binocular night-vision systems. The program, spanning seven years, focuses on...

April 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

$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 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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Weapons and Munition

Greece Awards $750M Rocket Deal to Elbit

Greece has signed a $750-million contract with Elbit Systems to acquire the Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS), a versatile artillery rocket platform designed to enhance long-range strike capabilities....

April 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

BAE Wins $145M to Boost M777 Barrel Production

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a major contract to produce M776 cannon tubes for the M777A2 howitzer, increasing total contract value significantly. This move aims to boost...

April 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Textron Secures $450M USMC ARV Deal

Textron Systems has received a pre-production contract to develop the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle for the US Marine Corps. The program includes multiple variants for reconnaissance, combat, and logistics...