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April 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

K9 Vajra Gets Anti-Drone Survival Kit

The Indian Army is transforming the K9 Vajra-T into a more survivable frontline artillery system through layered counter-drone upgrades. A new remote weapon station replaces the manual gun mount...

April 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

PULS: Precision Launch System Explained

The PULS multiple rocket launcher is gaining global attention as militaries seek more adaptable artillery systems. Developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems from the Lynx concept, the launcher uses interchangeable...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

DRDO Gets 3-Year Prithvi-II Support

India’s Prithvi-II ballistic missile is undergoing maintenance and modernization as DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat issues tenders to sustain the fleet. A three-year annual maintenance contract focuses on technical support,...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Dynamatic Plans 2-Ton Super-Cheel UAV

Dynamatic Technologies has confirmed development of the Super-Cheel, a 2-tonne-class unmanned aircraft designed for around 30 hours of endurance. The Bengaluru firm’s project places it in India’s MALE UAV...

April 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Raytheon Tests AI Eye on Black Hawk

Raytheon has flight-tested its RAIVEN Staring sensor suite aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, turning the aircraft into a mobile test platform. During zero-light operations, the system successfully mapped...

April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Navantia, tkMS Team on Submarines

Spain’s Navantia and Germany’s thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an MoU to explore joint shipbuilding opportunities tied to submarine programs in Europe, NATO, and export markets. The partnership seeks...

April 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

EDGE, Brazil Army Test Small Arms

UAE defense group EDGE has launched a cooperation framework with the Brazilian Army to evaluate advanced small arms for special forces. Testing will take place in demanding field environments...

Raytheon Wins $904M LTAMDS Deal

Raytheon has received a $904.6 million contract for low-rate initial production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). The deal includes five radar systems, six spares,...

April 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Rheinmetall Starts Final Type 424 Ship

Naval Vessels Lürssen has started production of the third and final Type 424 signals intelligence vessel for the Germany Navy. The ships will replace the aging Type 423 Oste-class...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

DeltaQuad Expands Baltics via Meridein

DeltaQuad has partnered with Meridein Group OÜ to expand access to its unmanned aircraft across the Baltic region. The agreement centers on the DeltaQuad Evo, a long-range VTOL drone...