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April 28, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Japan Partners With Northrop Grumman for EW Capability Expansion

Japan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through cooperation with Northrop Grumman. The partnership aims to build domestic EW capabilities while advancing data processing...

April 28, 2026
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R&D

Australia Chooses HIMARS Instead of StrikeMaster for Long-Range Strike

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to significantly upgrade its long-range firepower. The decision came after Lockheed Martin’s offering outperformed a joint bid...

April 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Secures $1.2B Deal to Deliver Soldier Systems to Germany

Germany has placed a 1.04-billion-euro ($1.2 billion) order with Rheinmetall Electronics for additional Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System (IdZ-ES) kits to strengthen its military capabilities. The...

April 28, 2026
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Austal Australia Hands Over Final Guardian Patrol Vessel to Maldives

Austal Australia has completed the delivery of the final (24th) Guardian-class patrol boat to the Republic of Maldives as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project in partnership...

April 28, 2026
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Poland Trials AI-Based Acoustic Drone Detection and EW Systems

As part of its East Shield border defense initiative, Poland has initiated field evaluations of advanced acoustic and electronic warfare systems. The effort includes seven specialized acoustic reconnaissance platforms...

April 28, 2026
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New Product Launches

India Reveals Indigenous Armored Vehicle to Replace BMP-2 IFVs

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed a domestically developed armored vehicle aimed at replacing the Indian Army’s legacy BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles of Soviet origin. Engineered...

April 27, 2026
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Dynamatic Reveals ‘Super Kaatil’ Supersonic Strike Drone Concept

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a new supersonic loitering munition named “Super Kaatil,” representing a major step forward in India’s unmanned combat systems. The platform, described as an I-JAV, is...

April 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Russia Proposes Long-Range Kalibr-PL Missile to Indian Navy

Moscow has reportedly offered the 3M-14E Kalibr-PL submarine-launched cruise missile to the Indian Navy in response to its 2026 RFI for long-range land-attack missile systems. The proposal is being...

April 27, 2026
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HAL Prepares for Tejas Mk1A Induction With Facility Upgrades

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has floated a tender (HAL/LCA-Tejas/PM/C-03/2026) for interior wall panelling in the VVIP Dining Hall of the Customer Service Building at its Bengaluru facility. Although valued at...

April 27, 2026
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Leonardo Pushes M-346 Deal to Strengthen Morocco Partnership

Leonardo is ramping up efforts to secure Morocco’s next training aircraft contract, with the M-346 Master emerging as the centerpiece of its strategy to regain momentum in a closely...