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April 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.13B HIMARS Contract for US and Allied Customers

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.13-billion contract for the production of M142 HIMARS launchers destined for US forces and five international partners. The agreement covers full-rate...

April 30, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $833M ESSM Block 2 Contract Supporting 12 Allied Nations

Raytheon has secured an approximately $833-million US Navy contract modification to manufacture additional ESSM Block 2 missile assemblies and transport containers for 12 allied countries. The award falls under...

April 30, 2026
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R&D

MBDA and Safran Advance THUNDART Rocket From Design to Demonstration in 18 Months

The THUNDART rocket program has reached an important development stage as MBDA and Safran Electronics successfully moved the system from design phase to demonstration within 18 months. Testing at...

April 30, 2026
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Ten European Nations Form Joint Naval Initiative to Counter Russian Threats

A group of ten European countries has agreed to create a dedicated team within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) to address growing Russian threats in northern waters. Established in...

April 30, 2026
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Northrop Adopts Green Hills Software for Advanced Military GPS Navigation Platform

Green Hills Software’s real-time operating system has been chosen by Northrop Grumman for integration into its latest GPS-upgraded navigation system supporting US military aircraft. Northrop incorporated the INTEGRITY-178 tuMP...

April 28, 2026
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New Product Launches

SSS Defence Launches T12 Tactical Shotgun with Unique Drop-In Trigger

SSS Defence has introduced the T12, a next-generation 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun engineered for contemporary military operations. Built with rugged materials and innovative features, the gas-operated, magazine-fed platform includes a...

April 28, 2026
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New Product Launches

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance Unveils TRIYAM-3D AI Gatling Gun for Counter-Drone Defense

Bharat Supply & Support Alliance (BSS) has unveiled its TRIYAM-3D “Detect | Decide | Destroy” system, an advanced AI-powered air defence platform developed to counter the increasing threat of...

April 28, 2026
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United States Clears $95M Border Security Package for Tunisia

The United States has cleared a $95 million defense package for Tunisia aimed at strengthening border security through enhanced surveillance and response capabilities. The foreign military sale includes Border...

April 28, 2026
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Romania Conducts Trials of AI-Based Merops Counter-Drone System

Romania has tested the Merops AI-powered counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast, as reported by Reuters. Defence Minister Radu Miruta...

April 28, 2026
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Royal Thai Navy Deploys Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles for Border Security

Thailand has taken a significant step to boost its eastern frontier security with the deployment of 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs), improving its joint land and maritime operational...