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April 4, 2026
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Indian Air Force nears deal for 400 Astra Mk-I missiles to strengthen indigenous BVR capabilities

India is close to finalizing a major order for 400 Astra Mk-1 BVR air-to-air missiles, significantly boosting the Indian Air Force’s indigenous combat capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research...

April 4, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

India unveils a $7 billion initiative to co-develop next-gen AMCA engines

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to invest approximately $7 billion in the co-development of a sixth-generation jet engine for the AMCA Mk-2, signaling a major push toward advanced...

April 3, 2026
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Mergers & JV

GCAP Grants First Joint Contract to Edgewing for Next-Generation Fighter Development

The GCAP governing body has awarded its first multinational contract to Edgewing, a joint industrial entity created by Italy, the UK, and Japan to lead the development of a...

April 3, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Sweden Commits $900M Investment to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

The Swedish government has committed over $900 million toward enhancing its air defense and anti-drone capabilities, marking a significant step in bolstering national and regional security. The investment will...

April 2, 2026
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R&D

Stratasys Enters Pentagon Initiative to Boost Adoption of 3D Printing Technologies

Stratasys is set to participate in a US Department of Defense program designed to broaden the use of additive manufacturing within military systems. The company will contribute to the...

April 2, 2026
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R&D

Hanwha Offers K9 Howitzer for US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Initiative

Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed that its K9 mobile howitzer will serve as the foundation of its proposal for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The initiative...

April 2, 2026
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R&D

UK and France Initiate Joint Program for Next-Generation Meteor Missile Replacement

The UK and France have formalized a memorandum of understanding to begin work on a potential successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The year-long study will evaluate future...

April 2, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Navy Grants $1.35B Contract to Lockheed for Hypersonic Integration on USS Zumwalt

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.35 billion contract modification from the US Navy to support the development, production, and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic weapon system...

April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Solar Defence Supplies Upgraded 60 km Range Pinaka Mk-I to Indian Army

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has reached a key milestone by dispatching the Enhanced Pinaka Mk-I rocket system to the Indian Army, marking the first such delivery by a...

April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Northrop Secures Deal to Supply Additional SEWIP Block 3 Systems to US Navy

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Navy contract modification to produce up to nine more SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare systems, expanding the fleet’s ability to counter incoming missile...