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US Army Grants $65M ATACMS Rocket Motor Deal to L3Harris

The US Army has issued a $65 million contract to L3Harris Technologies for the production of rocket motors supporting the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) program. The contract covers...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Unveils Navigation System Designed for High-Jamming Combat Zones

Thales Group is deploying its TopStar Smart Receiver, a next-generation navigation system engineered to deliver reliable Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) in environments affected by intense electronic warfare (EW)...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Textron Wins USAF Contract for F-15 Defensive Sensor Testing

Textron Systems has been awarded a $9.5 million contract to support a US Air Force review of a critical defensive sensor on the F-15 Eagle platform. The project will...

April 22, 2026
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Lockheed Martin and L3Harris to Establish F-35 Maintenance Hub in Canada

Lockheed Martin and MAS, the Canadian arm of L3Harris Technologies, have formalized plans to enhance cooperation by developing an F-35 sustainment depot in Mirabel, Quebec, aligning with Canada’s push...

Slovakia Inducts First Israeli Barak Air Defense System

Slovakia has taken delivery of its first Barak MX air and missile defense system, marking the initial milestone of a deal signed in December 2024. According to Defence Minister...

April 21, 2026
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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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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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