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April 3, 2026
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Sweden Commits $900M Investment to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

The Swedish government has committed over $900 million toward enhancing its air defense and anti-drone capabilities, marking a significant step in bolstering national and regional security. The investment will...

April 2, 2026
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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...

April 1, 2026
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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...

April 1, 2026
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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...

March 31, 2026
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Woolpert Secures $49.9M Deal for Coastal Mapping Using Airborne LiDAR

Ohio-based engineering firm Woolpert has secured a two-year contract worth $49.9 million from the US Army to support the Interagency Airborne Technologies for Lidar, Analysis, and Surveying (I-ATLAS) program,...

March 31, 2026
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L3Harris and Airbus Win $1B Contracts to Support Canada’s CC-330 Fleet

Airbus and L3Harris Technologies have secured contracts totaling 1.5 billion Canadian dollars ($1.07 billion) to ensure the operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-330 Husky tanker and...

March 30, 2026
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US Clears $356 Million Communication Systems Deal for South Korea and Belgium

The US State Department has authorized communications equipment sales exceeding $350 million to South Korea and Belgium, reflecting a drive to enhance secure battlefield networks among strategic partners. South...

March 27, 2026
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Honeywell Commits $500M to Strengthen US Defense Infrastructure

In a move to reinforce its defense manufacturing footprint, Honeywell Aerospace has committed $500 million to expand its support for the US Department of Defense. The investment, aligned with...

March 26, 2026
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Germany Allocates Funding for 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has awarded a contract to Quantum Systems for the delivery of 15,000 Strila interceptor drones, produced in Ukraine, to the National Guard of Ukraine to enhance its defenses...

March 26, 2026
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US Approves $340M Agreement to Back Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile

The US State Department has authorized a $340 million foreign military sale package to support Japan’s enhanced Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) program, encompassing various equipment and service provisions....