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April 21, 2026
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Slovakia Inducts First Israeli Barak Air Defense System

Slovakia has taken delivery of its first Barak MX air and missile defense system, marking the initial milestone of a deal signed in December 2024. According to Defence Minister...

April 19, 2026
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Pinaka Gains Focus as Army Reviews Grad Rocket Replacement

The Indian Army is moving toward a significant overhaul of its rocket artillery framework by replacing ageing Grad launchers with expanded deployments of the indigenous Pinaka MBRL. Plans suggest...

April 19, 2026
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Rudram-2 Nears Final Trials, Production Expected by 2027

India is close to inducting its next-generation Rudram-2 missile, which has entered the final stages of validation and is likely to receive production approval in the near future. Developed...

April 18, 2026
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PULS Explained: Precision Universal Launch System Overview

Modern warfare is increasingly defined by speed, precision, and connectivity, reducing the relevance of conventional artillery systems that lack flexibility. The Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) embodies this...

April 17, 2026
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US Targets 2027 for Sentinel ICBM Test Launch

The US Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, is aiming for a 2027 first flight of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM, marking a major step toward replacing the legacy...

April 17, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $904M US Army Deal for LTAMDS Systems

The US Army has issued a $904.6 million contract to Raytheon for the low-rate initial production of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS). The agreement covers...

April 17, 2026
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DRDO Gets 3-Year Support Deal for Prithvi-II Systems

India is undertaking a significant maintenance and upgrade cycle for its Prithvi-II ballistic missile system, with the DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) issuing key tenders to sustain its operational...

April 16, 2026
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Dynetics Wins $617M IFPC Air Defense Contract

The U.S. Army has granted Dynetics a $617 million contract to produce Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 systems, reinforcing efforts to enhance air and missile defense. The...

April 16, 2026
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Australia Trials First Indigenous GMLRS Missiles

Australia has carried out its first live-fire test of locally manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at the Woomera Test Range, marking a key step in developing...

April 16, 2026
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Australia Boosts Missile Output With NIOA-L3Harris Pact

Australia is taking further steps toward building an independent missile manufacturing capability, with NIOA and L3Harris Technologies strengthening their partnership to produce rocket motors and warheads domestically. The renewed...