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April 16, 2026
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L3Harris Tests Red Wolf on Skyraider II

L3Harris Technologies has completed a demonstration integrating its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International aircraft, validating payload fit and systems compatibility. Red Wolf is designed...

April 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Army Upgrades Gray Eagle With ELINT

The US Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a contract to equip the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range drone with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities. The upgrade will allow...

Dynetics Wins $617M IFPC Army Deal

The US Army has awarded Dynetics a $617-million production contract for Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 systems. The award includes launchers, magazines, training devices, spares, logistics support, and...

ARX Supplies GEREON UGVs to UK Army

Germany’s ARX Robotics has won an order to supply GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles to the British Army for operational trials and force integration. The medium-sized robotic platform can function...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Australia Tests First Local GMLRS

Australia has successfully tested its first domestically manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missile during a live-fire event at Woomera Test Range in South Australia. Fired from an M142...

April 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
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JLTV: America’s Next Tactical Vehicle

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) was developed to overcome the traditional compromise between speed and protection in military transport vehicles. Designed mainly for the United States Army and...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Embraer Upgrades SABER M60 Radar

Embraer has completed the modernization of two Brazilian Army SABER M60 radar systems to the new 2.0 standard under a broader eight-unit upgrade program. The initiative is intended to...

April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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India Bets on 450km GaN Radars

India is moving to strengthen national early warning capability through plans for a new 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array surveillance radar using Gallium Nitride technology. The system is expected...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Awards Boeing $1.2B Support Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an 879-million-pound contract to maintain the British Army’s Apache helicopters and Royal Air Force Chinook fleet. The three-year agreement...

Fincantieri Wins $30M Landing Ship Deal

The US Navy has awarded Fincantieri Marine Group a $30-million contract to begin the first phase of its Medium Landing Ship program. The award funds long-lead materials and engineering...