April 2026 – Page 16 – defencenews.online

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

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...

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

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
R&D
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...

April 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine Unveils Affordable Air Defense System Under $1M

A Ukrainian company has initiated early development of a new air defense system positioned as a cost-effective alternative to the American Patriot platform. Kyiv-based Fire Point is engaging with...

April 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

New Army Strategy Document Details India’s Drone Capability Roadmap

The Indian Army has unveiled a comprehensive technology roadmap outlining its future requirements for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions. Spanning nearly 50 pages, the document details approximately...

April 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Naval Group Secures France’s Fifth FDI Frigate Contract

France has confirmed the procurement of a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group. The vessel, to be named FS Amiral Cabanier (D664), will be...