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April 13, 2026
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Finland Adds 112 K9 Howitzers to Expand Artillery Capability

Finland has signed a new agreement with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korean military stocks. The deal, worth around €546.8 million ($641...

April 12, 2026
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HAL CATS Warrior Set for Major AI Upgrade Under Evolving MUM-T Framework

India’s CATS Warrior loyal wingman program is undergoing significant upgrades in artificial intelligence and autonomy, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) advancing its Manned-Unmanned Teaming architecture to enable greater operational...

April 12, 2026
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Bushmaster III: Exploring Next-Gen IFV Firepower

In modern combat scenarios, armored vehicles must counter a wide spectrum of threats, from mobile infantry to lightly protected targets. This requires a weapon that delivers a balanced combination...

April 11, 2026
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IAF Seeks Meteor Missile Integration on Tejas Mk2 Alongside Uttam and Astra Upgrades

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pursuing the integration of the Meteor BVRAAM onto the Tejas Mk2 as part of its effort to unify its high-end air combat capabilities....

April 10, 2026
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Lockheed Secures $4.76B Contract for PAC-3 MSE Missile Production

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.76 billion contract for the production of PAC-3 MSE missiles, along with related equipment and support. The majority of the contract—valued...

April 10, 2026
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MQ-9 Reaper Takes on Counter-Drone Role in France

France’s Air and Space Force is advancing the MQ-9 Reaper’s operational role by developing it into an airborne counter-drone interceptor. In a recent live-fire trial at the Île du...

April 10, 2026
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USAFCENT Enhances Operations With Ultra-Long-Endurance Drone

AFCENT is enhancing its unmanned aerial capabilities with a $270 million contract awarded to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance drone system. Designed for ISR missions, the K1000ULE...

April 9, 2026
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A Closer Look at the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW)

Infantry weapons have seen limited evolution over generations, with conventional rifles and machine guns using familiar ammunition across decades of warfare. However, the demands of modern battlefields are exposing...

April 9, 2026
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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 8, 2026
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Development Progresses on Fastest Unmanned Aircraft for US Forces

Hermeus is moving closer to operationalizing what it describes as the world’s fastest unmanned aircraft, following a $350 million funding round aimed at accelerating development and scaling flight test...