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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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Land Platforms
R&D

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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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Rheinmetall Expands Into Cruise Missiles

Rheinmetall has announced plans to enter the cruise missile sector through a partnership with Dutch defense firm Destinus, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in precision strike systems....

HENSOLDT UK Wins 50 Coastal Radar Deal

HENSOLDT UK has secured two contracts with SRT Marine Systems to deliver 50 advanced coastal surveillance radar systems, strengthening maritime domain awareness for national monitoring networks. The radars will...

Rheinmetall Picks Theon for $47M FCS Deal

Rheinmetall has selected Theon Sensors to supply a stabilized electro-optical (EO) solution for its CT25 turret fire control system, marking a significant enhancement in armored vehicle targeting capabilities. The...

Kongsberg Deal Supports Naval Programs

India is modernizing its naval fleet with advanced propulsion technology through a deal with Kongsberg Maritime. The new missile vessels will use Kamewa waterjets, which provide faster speeds, better...

April 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

New Helicopters Delivered for Army Ops

The British Army is boosting its operational flexibility in Brunei with the arrival of new Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters, derived from the Airbus H145. These versatile aircraft are designed...

April 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

New Tech Enhances Threat Detection Range

India is enhancing its battlefield awareness with the Rajak ULR 50, a powerful surveillance system capable of detecting threats at impressive distances. Using advanced electro-optical technology, the system can...