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April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

T-6 Fleet Support Deal for US Military

Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a major contract to sustain and upgrade the T-6 Texan II fleet, reinforcing pilot training infrastructure across the US military. The deal includes...

April 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO Anti-Tank Missile Approved

India’s push for defense self-reliance has received a boost as the Indian Army approves procurement of the MPATGM developed by DRDO. The system offers high accuracy, mobility, and fire-and-forget...

April 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

UK Orders 50 Coastal Radar Systems

HENSOLDT UK has been awarded two contracts by SRT Marine Systems to supply 50 coastal radar systems for maritime surveillance networks, enhancing monitoring capabilities in critical coastal regions. These...

April 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New HIMARS Deal Boosts Estonia Forces

Estonia is enhancing its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with Lockheed Martin for three additional HIMARS systems. Alongside the procurement, the deal includes investment in domestic maintenance infrastructure,...

April 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Skyhammer Interceptor Targets Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities by awarding a contract to Cambridge Aerospace for the production and delivery of the Skyhammer interceptor system. This jet-powered...

April 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

Belgium Orders 5 Cessna SkyCouriers for спец ops

Belgium has placed its first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, procuring five aircraft from Textron Aviation. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2027, with Sabena Engineering responsible for integrating mission-specific...

April 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korean Test Pilots to Train in UK

The Republic of Korea Air Force has partnered with QinetiQ to provide advanced training for its pilots and engineers at the Empire Test Pilots’ School in the UK. Known...

April 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea to Share KF-21 Prototype With Indonesia

South Korea is preparing to transfer a KF-21 Boramae fighter prototype to Indonesia as part of a revised cost-sharing agreement in their joint development program. The deal, valued at...

April 8, 2026
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Naval Platforms

France Orders 5th FDI Frigate From Naval Group

France has confirmed the procurement of a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group, to be named FS Amiral Cabanier. This advanced 4,500-ton warship features...

April 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

France Supplies APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the transfer of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The delivery, conducted at Beirut’s port, reflects...