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April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Indian Navy may get Saab integrated mast

Saab’s SLIM concept replaces multiple separate mast-mounted systems with a unified composite structure housing all sensors and communication units. Inspired by stealth corvette design, it uses advanced materials to...

Germany Funds Rheinmetall Drone Weapon

Germany’s armed forces have awarded Rheinmetall a major framework contract for the FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drone, signaling a major expansion in loitering munition capability. The agreement is...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

US Army Starts New Combat Role Trial

The US Army has launched a new Combat Field Test designed to better measure the physical demands required in frontline combat specialties. Beginning this month, the assessment applies to...

April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Lockheed Finishes E-2D Radar Tests

Lockheed Martin has completed flight testing of a new radar subsystem upgrade for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft. Working alongside Northrop Grumman, the company...

US Clears AIM-9X, Hellfire Sales

The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems for Lithuania and the Netherlands, reinforcing NATO defense capabilities in Europe. Lithuania is cleared...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Lockheed, L3Harris Build F-35 Hub

Lockheed Martin and MAS, the Canadian division of L3Harris, have agreed to expand cooperation to establish an F-35 maintenance depot in Mirabel, Quebec. The initiative supports Canada’s goal of...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Textron Wins F-15 Sensor Test Deal

Textron Systems has received a $9.5 million contract to support US Air Force evaluation of a key defensive sensor suite installed on the F-15 Eagle fighter. The work focuses...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Thales Builds Anti-Jam Navigation System

Thales has introduced the TopStar Smart Receiver, a navigation solution designed to maintain reliable Position, Navigation, and Timing capability in highly contested electronic warfare environments. The new system addresses...

Army Awards $65M Rocket Motor Deal

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a $65 million contract to manufacture rocket motors for the Army Tactical Missile System, reinforcing production of a key long-range strike weapon. The...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Anduril, Kraken Team on Navy USVs

Anduril Industries has joined forces with Kraken Technology Group to deliver a new family of compact unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy, aimed at expanding maritime autonomous capabilities....