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April 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

UK Army Takes Delivery of Two H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 Helicopters in Brunei

The British Army in Brunei has taken delivery of two H145-based Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters as part of a six-aircraft order, following Airbus’ delivery of three units to the...

April 9, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

New Indian Surveillance System Extends Detection Beyond 50 Kilometers

India is enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities with a new electro-optical system designed to detect threats at distances exceeding 50 kilometers. The system, known as the Rajak...

Dutch Military Enhances Patriot Systems With $627M Acquisition

The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627 million contract to acquire a Patriot air and missile defense system, including radars, launchers, and command-and-control units. Finalized within a short timeframe,...

April 9, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

TKMS Teams With Canadian Lithium Company for Future Submarine Development

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Canada’s E3 Lithium have entered into an agreement to explore the integration of Canadian lithium into the supply chain for the Canadian Patrol Submarine...

April 9, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Partners With Arastelle on Tethered ISR and Comms Drones

Red Cat Holdings has teamed up with Arastelle Drone Solutions to accelerate the integration of autonomous technologies for defense applications. The partnership focuses on combining Arastelle’s tethered drone system...

April 9, 2026
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Embraer, CIAC Expand Partnership in Aerospace Sector

Brazil’s Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) have signed an agreement to expand industrial collaboration, aimed at strengthening Colombia’s domestic aerospace sector. The partnership establishes a framework...

USAF Selects Skydio for Dock-Based ISR Drone Deployment in Middle East

US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) has awarded Skydio a $9 million contract to supply dock-based drone systems aimed at enhancing security across US airbases in the Middle East. The...

April 9, 2026
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UK Extends Babcock Contract for Light Aircraft Training by Four Years

Babcock International Group has secured a contract extension to continue its support of the Royal Air Force’s Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT) program. The renewed agreement will see the...

April 9, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Exploring the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW)

For decades, infantry weapons have remained largely consistent, with rifles and machine guns firing traditional cartridges across conflicts from Vietnam to Afghanistan. However, evolving threats are now pushing these...

April 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Tejas LSP-2 and LSP-3 Complete Extensive Testing of Uttam AESA Radar

India’s indigenous defence ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone with the Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Electronics and Radar...