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Navy Advances Frigate With $283M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Ingalls Shipbuilding a $283-million contract to begin preparatory work for its next-generation FF(X) frigate program. The work includes design, material procurement, and early construction...

April 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Terra Drone Backs Ukraine Interceptors

Terra Drone is investing in scaling production of its Terra A-series interceptor drones, developed in Ukraine. The initiative aims to combine Ukraine’s rapid development capabilities with international funding to...

April 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

BAE Starts NavGuide GPS Production

BAE Systems has begun production and initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver, a modern replacement for the widely used Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). Introduced in 2023, the...

Vuzix Wins Military Display Contract

Vuzix has secured a new development contract from an undisclosed aerospace and defense client to advance a waveguide-based display system designed for military applications. The project focuses on a...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Picks Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

Romania has chosen Rheinmetall’s Lynx infantry fighting vehicles as part of a major defense procurement valued at approximately €2.6 billion. The deal includes 232 tracked vehicles funded through the...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK Restarts Ajax Armored Vehicle Tests

The UK Ministry of Defence has authorized the resumption of testing and acceptance activities for the Ajax armored fighting vehicle program after completing a detailed safety review. Trials had...

SSS Defence Launches T12 Shotgun

SSS Defence has introduced the T12, a new 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun developed for military and security applications. The gas-operated, magazine-fed platform features a rare drop-in trigger system, described as...

India Unveils TRIYAM-3D Air Defense

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance has introduced the TRIYAM-3D autonomous air defense system, an AI-driven platform created to counter drones and coordinated swarm attacks. Built around a “Detect, Decide,...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Clears $95M Tunisia Border Deal

The United States has approved a $95-million foreign military sales package to help Tunisia modernize its border security infrastructure. The package includes Border Reaction Unit vehicles, surveillance radars, thermal...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Romania Tests Merops AI C-UAS

Romania has conducted operational trials of the Merops AI-enabled counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast. According to officials, the system...