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May 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

$4B Patriot Air Defense Deal Approved

The US government has cleared two significant arms deals aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its allies in the Middle East. A $4 billion agreement will supply Qatar with...

April 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Australia invests $855M in Bushmaster fleet

Australia has committed 1.2 billion AUD to strengthen its ground vehicle fleet. This includes acquiring 268 new Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles from Thales and upgrading existing Hawkei vehicles and...

April 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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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,...