April 2026 – Page 7 – defencenews.online

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

K3 Scout Unmanned Vessel Enters Mass Production with Rheinmetall-Kraken

Rheinmetall has commenced serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel, marking the transition of the platform into full-scale industrial manufacturing for both military and civilian maritime...

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Australia Inducts Next-Generation Jammer Pods for Growler Fleet

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods from Raytheon Technologies, with additional deliveries expected later this year. Developed jointly by the...

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Leonardo Integrates End-to-End Anti-Drone Capability into Maritime Systems

Leonardo DRS has introduced an integrated solution that could equip naval platforms with comprehensive counter-drone capabilities, with its Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) now being incorporated into maritime vessels....

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Talon IQ Achieves In-Flight AI ‘Brain’ Switch in Breakthrough Test

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated that its Talon IQ testbed aircraft can seamlessly switch between different AI autonomy systems mid-flight without disrupting ongoing missions. In the test, the aircraft initially...

US Authorizes $11.9 Billion Aegis System Sale for German Naval Fleet

The US Department of State has approved a potential $11.9-billion Foreign Military Sale of Aegis-based integrated combat systems to support Germany’s future Type 127 frigate fleet. The proposed package...

April 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Bell Launches Ukraine Unit to Drive H-1 Helicopter Sales

Bell Textron has established a Ukrainian subsidiary to support its potential sale of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The newly formed entity, Bell...

Echodyne Secures Deal to Provide Radar for US Military Counter-UAS Initiative

Echodyne has been selected to supply radar technology for a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) developed by Trust Automation under a US Air Force contract valued at up to $490...

Slovakia Receives Initial Barak Air Defense System from Israel

Slovakia has received its first Barak MX multi-mission air and missile defense system under a contract finalized in December 2024. The initial battery, manufactured in Israel, has been deployed...

April 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Advances MiG-29K Fleet Upgrade with Indigenous Diagnostics

The Indian Navy has moved to enhance the operational availability of its MiG-29K fleet by opening the NASK 1-29K Ground Automated Test System to private sector participation through a...

April 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Japan Eyes Defence Ties Boost with Mogami Frigate Offer to India

Japan has presented a major defence proposal to India, offering its advanced Mogami-class frigate along with a co-production model that would enable the vessels to be constructed in Indian...