April 2026 – Page 15 – defencenews.online

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Ultra-Long-Endurance Drone Boosts USAFCENT Operational Range

US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) is expanding its unmanned operational reach following a $270 million contract awarded to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance aerial system. The K1000ULE...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

France Deploys MQ-9 Reaper for Drone Interception Missions

The French Air and Space Force is expanding the MQ-9 Reaper’s mission profile by testing its use as an airborne counter-drone “hunter” platform. During a recent live-fire exercise at...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Awards $4.76B PAC-3 MSE Missile Deal to Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.76 billion contract from the US Army to produce PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors, along with associated equipment and support services. The firm-fixed-price...

Baltic Nations Select Saab’s Giraffe 1X Radars for Air Defense

The US Army has issued a contract modification worth approximately $24 million to Saab Inc., the US subsidiary of Saab, for the delivery of 10 Giraffe 1X radar systems...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

French Navy Expands S-100 Drone Helicopter Fleet for FREMM Frigates

The French Navy has placed an order for five additional Camcopter S-100 helicopter drones from Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, increasing its total inventory to eight systems. Each system includes two...

General Dynamics Secures $55M Deal for US Navy Submarine Combat Systems

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $55 million contract to upgrade the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system, with the goal of enhancing tactical performance across...

April 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Kongsberg Secures Order for Kamewa Waterjets for India’s Missile Vessels

India has awarded Kongsberg Maritime a contract to deliver 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV). The agreement represents Kongsberg’s largest waterjet order...

April 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
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,...