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April 29, 2026
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Terra Drone Backs Ukraine Interceptors

Terra Drone is investing in scaling production of its Terra A-series interceptor drones, developed in Ukraine. The initiative aims to combine Ukraine’s rapid development capabilities with international funding to...

Navy Advances Frigate With $283M Deal

The US Navy has awarded Ingalls Shipbuilding a $283-million contract to begin preparatory work for its next-generation FF(X) frigate program. The work includes design, material procurement, and early construction...

April 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, Leidos Team on Navy Ships

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos have partnered to develop next-generation US Navy ships and expand shipbuilding capacity. The collaboration combines shipbuilding expertise with advanced systems engineering to enhance naval production...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

India Unveils BMP-2 Replacement IFV

India’s DRDO has introduced a new indigenous armored vehicle platform that could replace the Indian Army’s ageing BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle fleet. Developed by the Vehicles Research & Development...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Poland Tests AI Acoustic Drone Detection

Poland has begun field trials of new acoustic and electronic warfare technologies as part of its East Shield border security program. Central to the initiative are seven advanced acoustic...

Rheinmetall Wins $1.2B Soldier Kit Deal

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall Electronics a contract worth 1.04 billion euros ($1.2 billion) for additional Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System kits, known as IdZ-ES. The order...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Thai Navy Fields Amphibious 8×8 Vehicles

Thailand has moved to strengthen security along its eastern frontier by introducing new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles designed to improve mobility across land and water environments. The new...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Romania Tests Merops AI C-UAS

Romania has conducted operational trials of the Merops AI-enabled counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast. According to officials, the system...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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US Clears $95M Tunisia Border Deal

The United States has approved a $95-million foreign military sales package to help Tunisia modernize its border security infrastructure. The package includes Border Reaction Unit vehicles, surveillance radars, thermal...

India Unveils TRIYAM-3D Air Defense

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance has introduced the TRIYAM-3D autonomous air defense system, an AI-driven platform created to counter drones and coordinated swarm attacks. Built around a “Detect, Decide,...