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April 9, 2026
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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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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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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Air Platforms

Belgium Procures Five Cessna SkyCouriers for Special Ops

Textron Aviation has secured a contract from Belgium to supply five Cessna SkyCourier aircraft, representing the first military procurement of the platform. The aircraft will be delivered in 2027...

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

India Outlines Future Drone Capabilities in Army Strategy Paper

The Indian Army has issued a detailed technology roadmap defining its future needs for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions. The nearly 50-page document outlines around 30 different...

April 8, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine Develops Sub-$1M ‘Patriot’-Like Defense System

A firm in Ukraine has launched preliminary efforts to create an air defense system designed as a low-cost substitute for the US Patriot system. Fire Point, headquartered in Kyiv,...