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April 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Production Boost for Terra A Drones

Terra Drone is expanding manufacturing of its interceptor drone lineup by leveraging Ukrainian production expertise and external investment. The Terra A-series includes multiple variants tailored for layered air defense,...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms

Ajax Trials Resume After Health Concerns

The British government has cleared the Ajax armored vehicle program to move forward, allowing testing and acceptance processes to resume after a comprehensive safety assessment. The trials had been...

April 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Initial Deliveries of NavGuide Begin

BAE Systems has transitioned its next-generation NavGuide GPS receiver into full production, marking the evolution of its long-standing DAGR system. Designed for modern battlefield conditions, NavGuide delivers secure navigation...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New EW, Drone Detection Tested in Poland

New drone-detection systems using acoustic sensing and electronic warfare methods are undergoing evaluation in Poland under the country’s East Shield defense program. The trials involve seven reconnaissance platforms capable...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

HIMARS Beats StrikeMaster in Australia

Canberra has chosen the HIMARS rocket artillery system and Precision Strike Missile as the centerpiece of its future land-based long-range fires strategy. The Lockheed Martin solution defeated a competing...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

New 8×8 Armor Added by Thai Navy

Thailand has taken an important modernization step by fielding new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles aimed at boosting security along its eastern borders. These armored platforms are built for...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

AI Counter-Drone Trials Begin in Romania

Bucharest has moved closer to deploying a new AI-powered anti-drone capability after testing the Merops counter-UAS system at Romania’s Capu Midia range near the Black Sea. Defence Minister Radu...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Tunisia Border Upgrade Gets US Approval

Tunisia is set to receive a major upgrade to its border protection systems after the US cleared a $95-million defense assistance package focused on surveillance and rapid response capabilities....

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

US boosts F-35 test fleet for faster upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These aircraft will support Block 4 upgrades across...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A induction nears as HAL upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has issued a small infrastructure tender at its Bengaluru facility, signaling preparations for the Tejas Mk1A induction. The upgrade targets VVIP areas within the Customer Service...