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Raytheon Secures $833M ESSM Block 2 Contract Supporting 12 Allied Nations

Raytheon has secured an approximately $833-million US Navy contract modification to manufacture additional ESSM Block 2 missile assemblies and transport containers for 12 allied countries. The award falls under...

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.13B HIMARS Contract for US and Allied Customers

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.13-billion contract for the production of M142 HIMARS launchers destined for US forces and five international partners. The agreement covers full-rate...

April 30, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Fincantieri, KAYO Launch Joint Venture to Produce 10 Albanian Naval Vessels

A new partnership between Fincantieri and KAYO is set to deliver 10 naval vessels by 2030 as Albania seeks to rebuild its domestic shipbuilding capabilities. Signed in Tirana with...

Leidos Secures $456M Contract to Continue Military OneSource Services

The US Department of Defense has awarded Leidos a $456-million contract to continue managing Military OneSource, its primary assistance platform for service members and military families. Awarded through the...

April 30, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Bell and KAI Explore Tiltrotor Solution for South Korea Helicopter Program

Bell Textron has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries to study possible solutions for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter initiative. The agreement centers on evaluating variants based on...

US Army Orders Thor Mini Drones for Tactical Battlefield Missions

Mistral has secured a $20-million US Army contract to provide Thor mini unmanned aerial systems for company-level, multi-role operations. The contract includes the delivery of Thor vertical takeoff and...

April 28, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

India Reveals Indigenous Armored Vehicle to Replace BMP-2 IFVs

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed a domestically developed armored vehicle aimed at replacing the Indian Army’s legacy BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles of Soviet origin. Engineered...

April 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Romania Conducts Trials of AI-Based Merops Counter-Drone System

Romania has tested the Merops AI-powered counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast, as reported by Reuters. Defence Minister Radu Miruta...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

United States Clears $95M Border Security Package for Tunisia

The United States has cleared a $95 million defense package for Tunisia aimed at strengthening border security through enhanced surveillance and response capabilities. The foreign military sale includes Border...

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance Unveils TRIYAM-3D AI Gatling Gun for Counter-Drone Defense

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance (BSS) has unveiled its TRIYAM-3D “Detect | Decide | Destroy” system, an advanced AI-powered air defence platform developed to counter the increasing threat of...