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April 30, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop adds Green Hills to GPS system

Northrop Grumman has integrated Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real-time operating system into its LN-351 Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System–Modernization (EGI-M). This advanced system combines inertial navigation with an M-Code-enabled...

April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

THUNDART rocket reaches live fire stage

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have successfully demonstrated the THUNDART rocket system, achieving rapid development from concept to testing within 18 months. Trials conducted at Île du Levant...

April 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Albania naval plan includes 10 new ships

Fincantieri and KAYO have formed a joint venture to develop Albania’s naval shipbuilding capabilities. The partnership aims to construct up to 10 naval vessels by 2030 while revitalizing domestic...

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...