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April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA, Safran advance THUNDART rocket

MBDA and Safran have rapidly advanced the THUNDART rocket from concept to successful testing. The system combines advanced propulsion and guidance technologies to deliver flexible strike capabilities. Its quick...

April 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri to build ships for Albania

Fincantieri and Albania’s KAYO have partnered to boost naval shipbuilding and develop new vessels. The collaboration supports Albania’s defence modernization while creating opportunities for exports and industrial growth. It...

April 29, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK Restarts Ajax Armored Vehicle Tests

The UK Ministry of Defence has authorized the resumption of testing and acceptance activities for the Ajax armored fighting vehicle program after completing a detailed safety review. Trials had...

April 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

BAE Starts NavGuide GPS Production

BAE Systems has begun production and initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver, a modern replacement for the widely used Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). Introduced in 2023, the...

April 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Terra Drone Backs Ukraine Interceptors

Terra Drone is investing in scaling production of its Terra A-series interceptor drones, developed in Ukraine. The initiative aims to combine Ukraine’s rapid development capabilities with international funding to...

April 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Poland Tests AI Acoustic Drone Detection

Poland has begun field trials of new acoustic and electronic warfare technologies as part of its East Shield border security program. Central to the initiative are seven advanced acoustic...

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Australia Picks HIMARS for Fires

Australia has formally selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen its long-range strike capability, choosing the system over the StrikeMaster proposal from Thales and Kongsberg....

April 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thai Navy Fields Amphibious 8×8 Vehicles

Thailand has moved to strengthen security along its eastern frontier by introducing new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles designed to improve mobility across land and water environments. The new...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Romania Tests Merops AI C-UAS

Romania has conducted operational trials of the Merops AI-enabled counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast. According to officials, the system...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Clears $95M Tunisia Border Deal

The United States has approved a $95-million foreign military sales package to help Tunisia modernize its border security infrastructure. The package includes Border Reaction Unit vehicles, surveillance radars, thermal...