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April 3, 2026
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GCAP Grants First Joint Contract to Edgewing for Next-Generation Fighter Development

The GCAP governing body has awarded its first multinational contract to Edgewing, a joint industrial entity created by Italy, the UK, and Japan to lead the development of a...

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US Navy Grants $1.35B Contract to Lockheed for Hypersonic Integration on USS Zumwalt

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.35 billion contract modification from the US Navy to support the development, production, and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system...

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April 2, 2026
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UK and France Initiate Joint Program for Next-Generation Meteor Missile Replacement

The UK and France have formalized a memorandum of understanding to begin work on a potential successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The year-long study will evaluate future...

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April 2, 2026
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Hanwha Offers K9 Howitzer for US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Initiative

Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed that its K9 mobile howitzer will serve as the foundation of its proposal for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The initiative...

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April 2, 2026
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Stratasys Enters Pentagon Initiative to Boost Adoption of 3D Printing Technologies

Stratasys is set to participate in a US Department of Defense program designed to broaden the use of additive manufacturing within military systems. The company will contribute to the...

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US Clears $3.16 Billion Deal to Supply Classified AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

In a major step toward strengthening allied air combat capabilities, the US Congress has approved a $3.16 billion deal to supply Australia with up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced...

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Israeli Forces Receive Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles from IWI

SK Group subsidiary Israel Weapon Industries has supplied the Israel Defense Forces with thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles, further strengthening its frontline infantry arsenal. The rifle, operational since...

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Pratt & Whitney Secures $3.8 Billion Contract for Additional F-35 Engines

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II, reinforcing its role in supporting...

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Mitsubishi Hands Over Japan’s Fifth Taigei-Class Attack Submarine

Japan has strengthened its submarine fleet with the commissioning of its fifth Taigei-class attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), delivered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its Kobe shipyard. The vessel,...

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India Procures Russian Legacy System to Tackle Low-Altitude Threats

India has moved to strengthen its short-range air defence capabilities by procuring the Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia in a deal worth approximately ₹4.45 billion ($47 million)....

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