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Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 to Sweden

Navantia has proposed its ALFA 4000 frigate design to Sweden for the Luleå program, offering a low-risk and rapidly deployable solution for the country’s next-generation naval fleet. The proposal...

US Army Awards $465M Night Vision Deal

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Army to deliver its next-generation binocular night-vision system under a contract worth up to $465 million. The award supports the Binocular...

Navantia to Maintain Anadolu Ship

Navantia has signed a lifecycle support agreement with Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide maintenance and technical assistance for the TCG Anadolu. The deal establishes a three-year framework, extendable...

Estonia Cancels IFV Deal for Drones

Estonia has decided to suspend its planned €500-million program to replace its infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), opting instead to redirect resources toward drones, air defense systems, and uncrewed technologies....

UK Procures Jet-Powered Skyhammer

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace for the delivery of its jet-powered Skyhammer drone and missile interceptor system to the UK Armed...

Estonia Expands HIMARS With Lockheed

Estonia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to procure three additional HIMARS rocket systems, reinforcing its long-range strike capabilities. The agreement also includes a $11 million investment in...

April 13, 2026
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Finland Orders 112 More K9 Howitzers

Finland has signed a government-to-government agreement with South Korea to acquire an additional 112 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, further strengthening its long-range artillery capabilities. The deal, valued at approximately...

April 13, 2026
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