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IG Defence Launches ‘IG JWALA’ Short-Range Missile System

India’s defence ecosystem continues to evolve with increased private sector participation, as IG Defence moves forward with the development of the IG JWALA Short-Range Missile System. Positioned as a...

US Navy Awards $55M Submarine Combat Upgrade to General Dynamics

General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured a $55 million contract from the US Navy to upgrade the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system, aimed at strengthening tactical capabilities across the...

France Acquires More S-100 Drone Helicopters for FREMM Fleet

France has ordered five more Camcopter S-100 helicopter drones from Schiebel, bringing its total fleet to eight systems. Each system consists of two unmanned S-100 platforms, with deliveries expected...

Saab Wins Contract to Deliver Giraffe 1X Radars to Baltic States

Saab Inc., the US-based arm of Saab, has received a roughly $24 million contract modification from the US Army to supply 10 Giraffe 1X radar systems to Estonia, Latvia,...

April 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Secures $4.76B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Missile Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.76 billion contract for the production of PAC-3 MSE missiles, along with related equipment and support. The majority of the contract—valued...

April 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-9 Reaper Takes on Counter-Drone Role in France

France’s Air and Space Force is advancing the MQ-9 Reaper’s operational role by developing it into an airborne counter-drone interceptor. In a recent live-fire trial at the Île du...

April 10, 2026
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USAFCENT Enhances Operations With Ultra-Long-Endurance Drone

AFCENT is enhancing its unmanned aerial capabilities with a $270 million contract awarded to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance drone system. Designed for ISR missions, the K1000ULE...

India Inducts Hundreds of Loitering Munitions in Fast-Track Procurement

InsideFPV, an Indian drone manufacturer, has completed a ₹100 million ($1.2 million) contract for the defence ministry, delivering hundreds of kamikaze drones within just 60 days. The procurement was...

Netherlands Boosts Patriot Air Defense With $627M Deal

The Netherlands has placed a $627 million order with Raytheon for a Patriot air and missile defense system, covering key components such as radars, launchers, and command-and-control infrastructure. The...

April 9, 2026
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India Advances Surveillance Tech Beyond 50 km Detection Range

India is advancing its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the introduction of a new electro-optical system capable of identifying threats at ranges greater than 50 kilometers. Called the Rajak...