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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...

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...

April 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Plans $7B Co-Development for AMCA Engine

Ministry of Defence is preparing a major financial commitment of nearly $7 billion to co-develop a next-generation jet engine for the AMCA Mk-2 program. The project, led by Defence...

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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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...