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US Clears $11.9B Aegis Combat System Deal for Germany’s Frigates

The US State Department has authorized an estimated $11.9-billion sale of Aegis-based integrated combat systems for Germany’s upcoming Type 127 frigates. The Foreign Military Sale package covers eight sets...

April 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Northrop Demonstrates Mid-Air AI System Swap on Talon IQ

Northrop Grumman has showcased a major advancement in autonomous aviation by enabling its Talon IQ testbed aircraft to change AI control systems during flight without mission interruption. During the...

April 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Leonardo Deploys Complete Counter-Drone Kill Chain for Naval Platforms

Leonardo DRS is advancing naval counter-UAS capabilities through its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP), which is being embedded into a range of maritime platforms. Designed for fast integration on...

April 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Australia Takes Delivery of First Advanced Jammer Pods for EA-18G

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its first batch of Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods supplied by Raytheon Technologies, with further units scheduled for delivery...

April 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall and Kraken Begin Serial Production of K3 Scout USV

Rheinmetall has moved into serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel, signaling the large-scale rollout of a versatile platform designed for both defense and civilian maritime...

Shield AI’s V-BAT Targets $800M US Navy ISR Contract Opportunity

Shield AI has entered a US Navy ISR program with its V-BAT drone, competing in an initiative worth up to $800 million to deliver contractor-operated surveillance capabilities for naval...

Brazil and EDGE Collaborate to Strengthen Naval Cybersecurity

Brazil’s Navy has signed a cooperation agreement with EDGE Group to bolster its cyber defense capabilities in response to growing digital threats facing military systems. The memorandum, finalized in...

April 21, 2026
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India Set to Receive Rafale F5 with Six Meteor Missiles and Upgraded M88 T-REX Engine

The Rafale F5 upgrade is set to significantly enhance beyond-visual-range combat performance by increasing its Meteor missile loadout from four to as many as six. This configuration leverages additional...

April 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

April 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...