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April 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Multi-Billion Deal for Loitering Arms

Rheinmetall has secured a significant Bundeswehr contract to provide the FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drone, strengthening Germany’s growing investment in loitering munitions. Worth around 300 million euros, the...

April 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Missile Deals Approved for NATO Allies

Washington has approved two major missile sales to European allies, authorizing Sidewinder missiles for Lithuania and Hellfire missiles for the Netherlands under the Foreign Military Sales program. Lithuania’s package,...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

USAF Awards F-15 Sensor Contract

The US Air Force has awarded Textron Systems a $9.5 million contract tied to assessment of the F-15 Eagle’s advanced defensive electronics suite. The effort centers on EPAWSS, the...

April 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

First Israeli Barak System Delivered

Slovakia has received the first Barak MX air and missile defense battery from Israel under a December 2024 contract with Israel Aerospace Industries. The system has been deployed near...

April 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Radar Chosen for US Counter-Drone Program

Echodyne will provide EchoShield radar technology for Trust Automation’s Small Unmanned Air Defense System under a US Air Force contract worth up to $490 million. The system will support...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Ukraine Office Supports Bell H-1 Push

Bell Textron has launched Bell Textron Ukraine to support a prospective sale of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters to Ukraine. The new subsidiary will coordinate...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

First EA-18G Jammer Pods Delivered

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pods from Raytheon, marking a major upgrade for its EA-18G Growler electronic warfare fleet. More deliveries...

April 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

V-BAT Competes for Navy ISR Contracts

Shield AI has joined a US Navy ISR services program worth up to $800 million using its V-BAT uncrewed aircraft system. The contractor-owned, contractor-operated initiative will see multiple firms...

April 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Naval Cyber Defense Pact Signed

Brazil’s Navy has signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE defense group EDGE to strengthen cyber defense capabilities across naval systems and infrastructure. The agreement focuses on improving resilience...

April 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

122mm GRAD Rockets Ready for Supply

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of extended-range 122mm GRAD rockets capable of striking targets up to 40 kilometers away. The launch comes amid growing global...