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April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL Eyes AR System for Engine Checks

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has launched a DRISHTI challenge to develop an AI and AR-based inspection system for aircraft engines, focusing on the HTT-40 trainer. The initiative aims to replace...

April 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Army Clears MPATGM for Procurement

The Indian Army has cleared the indigenous MPATGM developed by DRDO for procurement, marking a major step in reducing reliance on imported anti-tank systems. The missile features fire-and-forget capability...

April 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

Textron Supports T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has secured a contract exceeding $150 million to provide maintenance and program support for the T-6 Texan II fleet used by US military branches. The agreement...

April 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 to Sweden

Navantia has proposed its ALFA 4000 frigate design to Sweden for the Luleå program, offering a low-risk and rapidly deployable solution for the country’s next-generation naval fleet. The proposal...

April 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Army Awards $465M Night Vision Deal

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Army to deliver its next-generation binocular night-vision system under a contract worth up to $465 million. The award supports the Binocular...

April 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navantia to Maintain Anadolu Ship

Navantia has signed a lifecycle support agreement with Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide maintenance and technical assistance for the TCG Anadolu. The deal establishes a three-year framework, extendable...

April 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia Cancels IFV Deal for Drones

Estonia has decided to suspend its planned €500-million program to replace its infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), opting instead to redirect resources toward drones, air defense systems, and uncrewed technologies....

April 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

April 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...