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Slovakia Inducts First Israeli Barak Air Defense System

Slovakia has taken delivery of its first Barak MX air and missile defense system, marking the initial milestone of a deal signed in December 2024. According to Defence Minister...

April 20, 2026
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India Builds Indigenous Diagnostic System for MiG-29K Upgrade

In a push to improve fleet readiness, the Indian Navy has issued a Request for Information dated April 11, 2026, inviting private industry to participate in the NASK 1-29K...

April 20, 2026
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Japan Proposes Mogami-Class Stealth Frigates to India with Co-Production

Japan has proposed supplying India with its cutting-edge Mogami-class frigate, coupled with a co-production arrangement that would see the ships built in Indian shipyards. The initiative underscores a significant...

April 20, 2026
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British Army Tests Tank-Based Counter-Drone Capabilities

Approximately 350 troops from the British Army have experimented with new tactics for tackling aerial threats without leaving the protection of their tanks, as unmanned systems become a persistent...

Northrop Supplies Anti-GPS Jamming Airborne Navigation System

Northrop Grumman has handed over the first production example of its next-generation airborne navigation system, engineered to preserve positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities in GPS-contested environments. Known as...

EU Clears $92M Funding for Patria-Led FAMOUS Vehicle Program

The European Commission has approved €79 million ($92.8 million) in funding for Phase 3 of the FAMOUS program, a multinational initiative led by Patria aimed at developing advanced armored...

April 20, 2026
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BlackBerry and thyssenkrupp to Deliver Core Software for Canada’s Next Submarines

QNX, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, has entered into a partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to deliver embedded software capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. Initiated in 2021,...

April 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
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Indra and IDV Secure Contract for 34 Amphibious Vehicles for Spanish Marines

Indra has partnered with Iveco Defence Vehicles to lead the integration of 34 new amphibious combat vehicles for Spain’s Marine Infantry. Although contract execution details have not been publicly...

April 20, 2026
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Europe Advances NH90 Block 2 Study to Future-Proof Fleet

NHIndustries has entered into a €15 million ($17.64 million) agreement with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the NH90 Block 2 architecture. Spanning...

April 19, 2026
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TAI TF KAAN: Overview of Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter

The unveiling of TAI TF KAAN near Ankara marked a pivotal moment for Turkey, reflecting its ambition to achieve strategic autonomy in aerospace technology. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries,...