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April 21, 2026
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Slovakia Receives First Barak Air Defense

Slovakia has taken delivery of its first Israeli-made Barak MX defense system as part of a wider modernization agreement signed in 2024. The initial battery is now positioned near...

April 19, 2026
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Pinaka Gains Edge Over Grad Replacement

India’s artillery modernization drive is set to accelerate as the Army prepares to phase out legacy Grad rocket launchers and significantly increase induction of the indigenous Pinaka MBRL system....

April 19, 2026
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Rudram-2 Nears Final Validation

DRDO’s Rudram-2 missile program is approaching a key milestone, with final validation trials underway and production approval expected soon. The anti-radiation missile is designed to give the Indian Air...

April 18, 2026
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PULS: Precision Launch System Explained

The PULS multiple rocket launcher is gaining global attention as militaries seek more adaptable artillery systems. Developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems from the Lynx concept, the launcher uses interchangeable...

April 17, 2026
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US Targets 2027 Sentinel Test Flight

The United States Air Force and Northrop Grumman are targeting a first flight of the LGM-35A Sentinel in 2027. The missile will replace the aging Minuteman III and modernize...

April 17, 2026
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Raytheon Wins $904M LTAMDS Deal

Raytheon has received a $904.6 million contract for low-rate initial production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). The deal includes five radar systems, six spares,...

April 17, 2026
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DRDO Gets 3-Year Prithvi-II Support

India’s Prithvi-II ballistic missile is undergoing maintenance and modernization as DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat issues tenders to sustain the fleet. A three-year annual maintenance contract focuses on technical support,...

April 16, 2026
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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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Australia Expands Missile Output Plan

Australia is accelerating sovereign missile manufacturing as NIOA and L3Harris renewed a strategic partnership to locally produce rocket motors and warheads. The agreement builds on a 2023 initiative supporting...

April 16, 2026
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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...