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April 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EDGE, Brazil Army Test Small Arms

UAE defense group EDGE has launched a cooperation framework with the Brazilian Army to evaluate advanced small arms for special forces. Testing will take place in demanding field environments...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Starts Final Type 424 Ship

Naval Vessels Lürssen has started production of the third and final Type 424 signals intelligence vessel for the Germany Navy. The ships will replace the aging Type 423 Oste-class...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

DeltaQuad Expands Baltics via Meridein

DeltaQuad has partnered with Meridein Group OÜ to expand access to its unmanned aircraft across the Baltic region. The agreement centers on the DeltaQuad Evo, a long-range VTOL drone...

April 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Sikorsky Unveils Armed Black Hawk Kits

Sikorsky has introduced modular upgrade kits that allow the UH-60 Black Hawk to shift rapidly between transport and armed missions using the same airframe. Reconfiguration can reportedly be completed...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Invests $293M in Drone JV

Netherlands has announced a €248 million investment in joint drone manufacturing with Ukraine. Production is planned in both countries under the Build with Ukraine initiative, which allows Ukrainian defense...

April 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India Develops New Submarine Coating

India is strengthening naval self-reliance through indigenous production of specialized submarine rubber tiles used to enhance underwater stealth. These advanced synthetic tiles are fixed to submarine hulls and help...

April 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...