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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...

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...