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April 9, 2026
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Skydio to Deliver Dock-Based ISR Drones to USAF Middle East Bases

Skydio has secured a $9 million contract from US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) to provide dock-based drone systems for enhancing security at US airbases throughout the Middle East. The...

April 9, 2026
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Babcock Wins Four-Year Extension for UK Light Aircraft Training Support

Babcock International Group has extended its contract with the Royal Air Force to continue delivering services under the Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT) program. The four-year extension ensures the...

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 8, 2026
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Uttam AESA Radar Reaches Key Milestone with Tejas Flight Tests

India has reached a major breakthrough in its defence technology landscape with the Uttam AESA radar, developed by DRDO’s Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE). The advanced radar system...

April 8, 2026
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Ukraine Develops Sub-$1M ‘Patriot’-Like Defense System

A firm in Ukraine has launched preliminary efforts to create an air defense system designed as a low-cost substitute for the US Patriot system. Fire Point, headquartered in Kyiv,...

April 8, 2026
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India Outlines Future Drone Capabilities in Army Strategy Paper

The Indian Army has issued a detailed technology roadmap defining its future needs for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions. The nearly 50-page document outlines around 30 different...

April 8, 2026
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France Places Order for Fifth FDI Frigate with Naval Group

France has officially placed an order with Naval Group for a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate. The ship, designated FS Amiral Cabanier (D664), will be a...

April 8, 2026
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South Korea Plans KF-21 Prototype Transfer to Indonesia

South Korea is set to transfer one KF-21 Boramae fighter prototype to Indonesia under a tentative agreement aimed at resolving financial disputes in their joint development program. The agreement,...

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...

April 8, 2026
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South Korean Test Pilots Set for Training in the UK

South Korea’s Air Force has signed a partnership with QinetiQ to provide advanced training for its aviators at the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) in the UK. Established in...