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Skydio to Deliver Dock-Based ISR Drones to USAF Middle East Bases

Skydio has secured a $9 million contract from US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) to provide dock-based drone systems for enhancing security at US airbases throughout the Middle East. The...

April 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Embraer and CIAC Strengthen Aerospace Collaboration

Embraer of Brazil and Colombia’s Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) have entered into a new agreement to enhance industrial cooperation, with the objective of bolstering Colombia’s aerospace sector. The deal...

April 9, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Red Cat and Arastelle Team Up for ISR and Communications Drones

Red Cat Holdings has entered into a partnership with Arastelle Drone Solutions to advance the integration of autonomous systems for defense use. The collaboration centers on merging Arastelle’s tethered...

April 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

TKMS Collaborates With Canadian Lithium Firm for Submarine Program

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has partnered with Canada-based E3 Lithium to explore incorporating domestically sourced lithium into the supply chain for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The collaboration...

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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Communication and Electronics

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...

April 9, 2026
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British Army Inducts Two H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 Helicopters in Brunei

The British Army has received two Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters, based on the H145 platform, for deployment in Brunei as part of a six-aircraft procurement. This follows Airbus’ earlier...

India Procures Kamewa Waterjets From Kongsberg for New Missile Ships

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from India to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV). The deal marks the company’s largest...

April 8, 2026
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South Korean Test Pilots Set for Training in the UK

South Korea’s Air Force has signed a partnership with QinetiQ to provide advanced training for its aviators at the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) in the UK. Established in...

April 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Development Progresses on Fastest Unmanned Aircraft for US Forces

Hermeus is moving closer to operationalizing what it describes as the world’s fastest unmanned aircraft, following a $350 million funding round aimed at accelerating development and scaling flight test...