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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....

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India to Get Rafale F5 With 6 Meteors

Dassault’s upcoming Rafale F5 variant may gain the ability to carry six Meteor air-to-air missiles instead of the current four, greatly strengthening long-range combat capability. The change is linked...

Brazil, EDGE Team on Naval Cyber

The Brazilian Navy has partnered with EDGE of the UAE to enhance protection of military networks and maritime infrastructure against cyber threats. Signed in São Paulo, the agreement covers...

Shield AI V-BAT Eyes $800M Navy Deal

Shield AI has announced participation in a US Navy intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance program valued at up to $800 million, offering its V-BAT drone system. The VTOL platform features...

April 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Rheinmetall, Kraken Start K3 Production

Rheinmetall has launched full-rate manufacturing of the Kraken K3 Scout autonomous surface vessel, signaling growing demand for unmanned maritime platforms. Built in Hamburg through Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH, the vessel...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Australia Gets New Growler Jammer Pods

Australia has taken delivery of the first Raytheon Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pods intended for integration with its EA-18G Growler aircraft. The pods form part of a broader modernization...

April 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Leonardo Adds Full C-UAS for Ships

Leonardo DRS has introduced its Maritime Mission Equipment Package as a fast-fit naval counter-UAS solution for manned and unmanned vessels. The package merges radar and EO/IR sensors to locate,...