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April 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

HENSOLDT UK Lands Deal to Deliver 50 Coastal Radar Units

HENSOLDT UK has secured two agreements with SRT Marine Systems to supply 50 coastal surveillance radar systems for national maritime monitoring initiatives. These systems will be integrated into comprehensive...

April 13, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Rheinmetall Awards $47M Turret Fire Control Deal to Theon Sensors

Rheinmetall has awarded Theon Sensors a contract to deliver a stabilized electro-optical system for its CT25 turret fire control solution for armored vehicles. Under the agreement, Theon’s PHYLAX sensor...

April 12, 2026
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R&D

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 12, 2026
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R&D

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 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

IG Defence Launches ‘IG JWALA’ Short-Range Missile System

India’s defence ecosystem continues to evolve with increased private sector participation, as IG Defence moves forward with the development of the IG JWALA Short-Range Missile System. Positioned as a...

April 11, 2026
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R&D

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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Procurement & Contracts

India Inducts Hundreds of Loitering Munitions in Fast-Track Procurement

InsideFPV, an Indian drone manufacturer, has completed a ₹100 million ($1.2 million) contract for the defence ministry, delivering hundreds of kamikaze drones within just 60 days. The procurement was...

April 10, 2026
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R&D

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 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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R&D

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...