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April 30, 2026
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Air Platforms

Bell, KAI team for high-speed helicopter

Bell Textron has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore solutions for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The collaboration focuses on evaluating configurations based on Bell’s...

April 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Next-Gen Ship Design Partnership

Hanwha and Leidos are working together to strengthen US naval shipbuilding through joint design efforts and supply chain expansion, aiming to improve production efficiency and modernize fleet capabilities.

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop to Boost Japan EW Capability

Tokyo is moving to expand its electronic warfare readiness through cooperation with Northrop Grumman, reflecting Japan’s growing focus on electromagnetic spectrum operations. The partnership is expected to cover local...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Scalable USVs Proposed for US Navy

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have entered a strategic partnership to supply the US Navy with a range of small unmanned surface vessels designed for modern maritime missions....

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Drone Partnership Grows Baltic Presence

Dutch drone maker DeltaQuad has signed a regional partnership with Estonia’s Meridein Group to market and support the DeltaQuad Evo in Baltic defense markets. The fixed-wing VTOL platform can...

April 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Special Forces Arms Trials Begin

EDGE has entered a teaming arrangement with the Brazilian Army to support trials of next-generation rifles for elite units. The assessments will use realistic military ranges and stress-based mission...

April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Submarine Alliance Formed by Navantia

Navantia of Spain and TKMS of Germany have agreed to examine joint submarine construction opportunities for European, NATO, and global customers. The understanding is focused on combining industrial strengths...

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...

March 31, 2026
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Naval Platforms

25th Virginia-Class Sub Commissioned

The USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), a Virginia-class attack submarine, has joined the US Navy fleet, strengthening its underwater combat power. Developed through a partnership between General Dynamics Electric Boat and...

March 25, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

AI Tool Aids US Forces in Expeditionary Ops

In an effort to address one of the most persistent operational challenges—language barriers—the US Army and Navy are collaborating to create ULTRA-MAR, an advanced AI-powered translation device capable of...