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April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms

Hypersonic missile planned for F/A-18 jets

The US Navy is advancing its Blackbeard hypersonic missile program through a contract with Castelion. Designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional long-range missiles, it provides high-speed strike capability...

April 27, 2026
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M-346 trainer may boost Morocco ties

Leonardo is actively promoting its M-346 advanced trainer to Morocco as part of a competitive procurement process. The aircraft offers modern training and light combat capability but faces strong...

April 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Kalibr-PL may boost India sub strike power

Russia has offered the Kalibr-PL missile to India as a ready-to-deploy solution for long-range submarine strike capability. Its extended range significantly enhances operational reach, allowing strikes deep inside enemy...

April 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India gets first wire-guided heavy torpedo

BDL, in collaboration with NSTL, has successfully produced India’s first advanced heavyweight torpedo with wire-guided fiber-optic control and acoustic homing technology. Designed for operational and combat use, it significantly...

April 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears AIM-9X, Hellfire Sales

The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems for Lithuania and the Netherlands, reinforcing NATO defense capabilities in Europe. Lithuania is cleared...

April 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Germany Funds Rheinmetall Drone Weapon

Germany’s armed forces have awarded Rheinmetall a major framework contract for the FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drone, signaling a major expansion in loitering munition capability. The agreement is...

April 22, 2026
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Textron Wins F-15 Sensor Test Deal

Textron Systems has received a $9.5 million contract to support US Air Force evaluation of a key defensive sensor suite installed on the F-15 Eagle fighter. The work focuses...

April 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Echodyne Supplies Radar for C-UAS

Echodyne has been selected to supply EchoShield radar systems for Trust Automation’s SUADS counter-UAS program under a US Air Force framework valued at up to $490 million. The radar...

April 21, 2026
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Bell Opens Ukraine Unit for H-1 Sales

Bell Textron has created a Ukrainian subsidiary to advance potential rotorcraft sales and local aerospace cooperation. The initiative centers on possible AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom deliveries for Ukraine,...