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May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

LASSO Program Advances Switchblade

The US Army has chosen the Switchblade 400 developed by AeroVironment as part of its Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance initiative. Designed as a lightweight, portable “tank destroyer,” the...

May 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Threat Detection Program Moves Ahead

Northrop Grumman is continuing development of its ITDS under a new US Army contract, moving into advanced testing and integration stages. The system is designed to improve aircraft survivability...

May 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

ULTRA Turbo UAV Contract Awarded

DZYNE Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar deal with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to supply three ULTRA Turbo UAV systems. Designed for extended missions, the platform combines long...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Signs HIMARS Deal With Lithuania

Lithuania is expanding its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with the United States for additional HIMARS units. Valued at $280 million, the package includes launch systems, various missile...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

114 Rafale Deal Moves Ahead in India

India is set to advance its major fighter acquisition program by issuing an RFP to Dassault Aviation for 114 aircraft. The plan combines direct imports with domestic production to...

April 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Army buys Thor multi-mission drones

The US Army has awarded a $20-million contract to Mistral Inc. for the delivery of Thor mini unmanned aerial systems. Developed in collaboration with Elbit Systems subsidiary Fuse, the...

April 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms

10 European allies form joint naval force

Ten European nations have agreed to strengthen cooperation under the Joint Expeditionary Force to address rising security threats in northern maritime regions. Led by the United Kingdom, the JEF...

April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon secures $833M ESSM Block 2 deal

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an $833 million contract to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems for 12 allied nations under the NATO SEASPARROW consortium....

April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed lands $1B HIMARS production deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13 billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and allied nations, including Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Known for its precision...

April 30, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Leidos secures $456M support deal

Leidos has secured a $456-million contract to continue managing Military OneSource, a critical platform serving US military personnel and their families. Awarded via the General Services Administration, the four-year...