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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...

April 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Israel Boosts Ammo Output With Elbit Deal

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has signed a $48 million contract with Elbit Systems to manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells domestically. This initiative is part of...

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...