Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

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...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

$904M Army Contract for LTAMDS

The US Army has expanded procurement of Raytheon’s LTAMDS radar with a new $904.6 million order covering production systems and support equipment. Developed as the next-generation Patriot sensor, LTAMDS...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

$617M Air Defense Contract Awarded

Dynetics has received a $617-million US Army contract to continue fielding the IFPC Increment 2 air defense system. The deal covers launcher production, retrofit prototypes, ammunition magazines, training systems,...

April 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

British Army Orders GEREON Vehicles

The British Army has selected ARX Robotics’ GEREON uncrewed ground vehicle to help test robotic capabilities in land operations. The vehicle is designed for multiple military roles including resupply,...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Apache, Chinook Fleet Support Deal

Boeing Defence UK has secured a major 879-million-pound support contract covering Britain’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport aircraft. The agreement includes maintenance services, engineering support, logistics, and...