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April 15, 2026
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Italian Navy Takes Delivery of ‘Tritone’ Multi-Role Support Ship

The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the upgraded “Tritone” multi-role support ship from Fincantieri at its Palermo facility. Engineered for underwater missions, the vessel incorporates improvements that enhance...

April 15, 2026
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Indra Selected to Install EW and Radar Systems on 6 Additional Type 212CD Subs

Indra has secured a new contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide electronic warfare and radar systems for six more Type 212CD submarines, extending its role across the...

April 15, 2026
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Ukraine Secures $3.7B Patriot Missile Interceptors From Raytheon

RTX Corporation subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $3.7 billion contract to supply Guidance Enhanced Missile–Tactical (GEM-T) interceptors for Ukraine’s MIM-104 Patriot network, strengthening its air defense capabilities against diverse...

April 15, 2026
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South Korea to Acquire 11,000 Drones to Boost Military Training Capacity

South Korea’s armed forces are set to acquire around 11,000 off-the-shelf drones for training by year-end, as reported by Yonhap News Agency, in a move to expand the use...

April 15, 2026
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GE Aerospace to Establish Maintenance Depot for Tejas Engines in India

The Indian Air Force has partnered with GE Aerospace to establish a staging and maintenance facility for F404-IN20 engines used in the Tejas fighter aircraft. The new depot will...

April 15, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Sikorsky Wins $65M US Army Contract for Black Hawk Advance Orders

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded a $65 million contract for advance procurement tied to 10 new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army. The effort...

April 15, 2026
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Babcock Extends Technical and Management Support for UK Naval Fleet

Babcock International Group has been awarded a two-year extension to sustain its Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) services for the Royal Navy, reinforcing fleet readiness and infrastructure capabilities for...

April 15, 2026
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US Grants Northrop $475M Contract for Hypersonic Glide Interceptor Development

The US Missile Defense Agency has expanded its investment in hypersonic defense by awarding a $475 million contract increase to Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program,...

April 14, 2026
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Prachand Induction Gains Pace as Army and IAF Expand Attack Helicopter Strength

India’s military is steadily scaling up its dedicated attack helicopter fleet under an ongoing modernization drive aimed at enhancing mobility, precision strike capability, and evolving air defense roles against...

April 14, 2026
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HAL Pursues AI-AR Visual Inspection Tech for HTT-40 Engine Maintenance

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has introduced a new DRISHTI challenge focused on creating an AI- and Augmented Reality (AR)-driven visual inspection solution for the TPE331-12B engine powering the HTT-40 trainer...