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Netherlands Commits $293M for Joint Drone Manufacturing With Ukraine

The Netherlands is investing 248 million euros ($293 million) in a joint drone production program with Ukraine, with manufacturing set to take place in both countries. Defence Minister Dilan...

April 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India Develops Advanced Submarine Coating for Stealth

India is making notable progress in achieving self-reliance in advanced naval technologies, with a key development being the indigenous production of rubber tiles for submarines. These specialized synthetic tiles,...

Fincantieri Lands $30M Deal for US Navy Landing Ships

The US Navy has awarded a $30 million contract to Fincantieri Marine Group, part of Fincantieri, to launch the initial phase of its Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program. The...

April 16, 2026
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Australia Boosts Missile Output With NIOA-L3Harris Pact

Australia is taking further steps toward building an independent missile manufacturing capability, with NIOA and L3Harris Technologies strengthening their partnership to produce rocket motors and warheads domestically. The renewed...

April 16, 2026
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UK Signs $1.2B Boeing Deal for Apache, Chinook Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed an £879 million ($1.2 billion) contract with Boeing Defence UK to support its fleet of Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport aircraft....

April 16, 2026
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India Advances GaN Radars to Track Threats at 450 Km

India is set to boost its early warning infrastructure through the development of a next-generation 4D AESA long-range surveillance radar utilizing Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. Designed to detect targets...

April 16, 2026
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Embraer Modernizes SABER M60 Radars for Brazil

Embraer has finalized the modernization of two SABER M60 radar systems for the Brazilian Army, upgrading them to the 2.0 standard under an ongoing program to enhance in-service capabilities....

April 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

JLTV: Exploring America’s Next-Gen Tactical Vehicle

For decades, armored vehicle design has been defined by a tradeoff: speed versus protection. Light vehicles could maneuver quickly but lacked survivability, while heavily armored platforms offered protection at...

April 16, 2026
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Australia Trials First Indigenous GMLRS Missiles

Australia has carried out its first live-fire test of locally manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at the Woomera Test Range, marking a key step in developing...

ARX Robotics Supplies GEREON UGVs to UK Army

ARX Robotics has won an order to supply its GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) to the British Army, supporting ongoing efforts to incorporate autonomous and robotic technologies into land...