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April 14, 2026
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India Expands Prachand Fleet

The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are expanding their attack helicopter fleets with platforms like AH-64E Apache and LCH Prachand. Future inductions will significantly increase combat capabilities, including...

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...

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...

April 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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....

April 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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...

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...

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...

Dock-Based ISR Drones Headed to Mideast

Airbase security is becoming more advanced with the introduction of autonomous drone systems by Skydio. Under a new contract, these drones will be deployed across US-operated bases in the...

April 9, 2026
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Colombia Boosts Aviation Partnership

Colombia is expanding its aerospace ambitions through a partnership with Embraer and CIAC. The collaboration focuses on building local expertise in aircraft production, maintenance, and advanced technologies. By potentially...

April 9, 2026
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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...