Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

April 29, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Waveguide Display System for Defense

Vuzix has entered into a new customer-funded agreement to develop an advanced waveguide display system for military use. The contract supports the continued development of a head-mounted display that...

April 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Ingalls Wins $283M Frigate Contract

Ingalls Shipbuilding has secured a contract to initiate early-stage development for the US Navy’s FF(X) frigate. The effort focuses on reducing delays by advancing design and material preparation ahead...

April 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Maldives Gets Last Guardian Boat

Australia has completed a major maritime assistance program after Austal handed over the last Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives. The delivery of the 24th boat concludes the Pacific...

April 28, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany Orders Infantry Kits

Rheinmetall has secured a major German contract to expand the Bundeswehr’s Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System program. Valued at over 1 billion euros, the award covers...

April 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Brazil plans to double Tamandaré frigate fleet

Germany and Brazil have signed an agreement to procure four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy. Construction will be handled by Águas Azuis Consortium, which includes Thyssenkrupp Marine...

April 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Australia selects Rolls-Royce turbines for ships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s Mogami-class frigates under a joint program with Japan. The propulsion system, integrated with diesel engines,...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic missile

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it offers improved survivability...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Leonardo pushes M-346 jet deal with Morocco

Leonardo is intensifying efforts to secure a jet trainer contract in Morocco with its M-346 Master aircraft. The platform is positioned as a modern solution for pilot training, though...

April 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Russia offers Kalibr missile to India Navy

Russia has proposed its 3M-14E Kalibr-PL cruise missile to the Indian Navy for submarine-based land-attack capability. With a range of up to 1,500 km, it exceeds India’s requirements and...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a major milestone in indigenous naval weapons. Developed with fiber-optic wire guidance and active-passive acoustic...