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April 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Exosens Wins Major Drone Imaging Order

French company Exosens has secured its largest-ever order for drone imaging technology, supplying thousands of ultra-compact thermal camera cores to a European autonomous air defense developer. These sensors will...

April 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sweden Boosts Air Defense With BAE, Saab Deals

Sweden has awarded contracts to BAE Systems and Saab as part of a large investment to strengthen its air defense systems. BAE will supply the Tridon Mk2, a mobile...

April 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria Delivers AMV Simulator to Slovakia

Patria has delivered a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, enabling realistic training without deploying physical vehicles. Developed with local partners, the system...

April 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Wins NATO Order for Black Widow UAVs

Red Cat Holdings has secured a NATO-supported contract to deliver its Black Widow small unmanned aerial system for tactical reconnaissance. Each system includes drones, a control station, and mission...

April 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

IAF Nears Deal for 400 Astra Mk-1 Missiles

India is nearing finalization of a major deal to procure 400 Astra Mk-1 beyond-visual-range missiles, developed by DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited. With a range of approximately...

April 1, 2026
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Soldier Systems

IWI Supplies Thousands of X95 Rifles

Strengthening its infantry arsenal, Israel Weapon Industries has supplied large quantities of the X95 Micro-TAVOR to the Israel Defense Forces, further enhancing operational readiness. The X95 is a compact...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Japan Receives Fifth Taigei Submarine

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has inducted JS Chōgei (SS-517), the fifth Taigei-class submarine, marking continued progress in modernizing its submarine fleet. Constructed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel features...

April 1, 2026
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Land Platforms

Legacy System to Counter Low-Flying Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has strengthened its air defense capabilities by acquiring the Tunguska air defense system through a contract with Rosoboronexport. Designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats,...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Orders Additional SEWIP Systems

The US Navy continues to advance its electronic warfare capabilities with an expanded order for SEWIP Block 3 systems from Northrop Grumman. Designed to counter modern missile threats, the...

April 1, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Solar Defence Delivers Enhanced Pinaka

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has strengthened India’s indigenous defense capabilities by dispatching the Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I to the Indian Army. The upgraded system extends its strike range to...