2026 - currentdefencenews.com

April 3, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Next-Gen Fighter Program Moves Forward

The GCAP fighter jet program is moving forward as the UK, Italy, and Japan work together to build a next-generation combat aircraft. A joint team called Edgewing has been...

Major Investment in Anti-UAV Defense

Sweden is investing over $900 million to improve its air defense systems and protect against drone threats. The plan includes buying new radar systems, anti-aircraft weapons, and electronic warfare...

April 2, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

US Expands Military Use of Additive Manufacturing

The US military is increasingly using 3D printing to build parts faster and more efficiently, and Stratasys is playing a key role in this effort. The company is helping...

April 2, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition
R&D

K9 Howitzer Proposed for US Mobile Artillery

Hanwha Defense is offering its K9 mobile howitzer to the US Army as part of a plan to replace older artillery systems. The K9 is already used in many...

April 2, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

New Air-to-Air Missile Program Launched

The UK and France are teaming up to build the next-generation air-to-air missile that will replace the powerful Meteor missile. They have signed an agreement to study new technologies...

Hypersonic Weapons Coming to USS Zumwalt

The US Navy is upgrading its firepower by adding hypersonic missiles to the USS Zumwalt through a $1.35-billion deal with Lockheed Martin. This upgrade replaces older gun systems with...

Pinaka Mk-I 60km Delivered to Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has achieved a major milestone by delivering the Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I to the Indian Army, marking the first time a private Indian company has...

Northrop to Supply More SEWIP Block 3

The US Navy has expanded its electronic warfare capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a contract to produce additional SEWIP Block 3 systems. These advanced systems are designed to detect,...

April 1, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
R&D

UK Upgrades Lyme Bay for Minehunting

The Royal Navy is transforming RFA Lyme Bay into a hub for autonomous mine countermeasure operations by integrating advanced uncrewed systems. The upgrade equips the vessel with modular command-and-control...

April 1, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
R&D

Latvia Builds Next-Gen Defense Catamaran

Latvia is advancing its maritime defense capabilities with the development of the LNT-27 tactical catamaran, a next-generation offshore vessel tailored for modern security challenges. Designed as a multi-role platform,...