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April 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Air Force Awards Textron Contract for F-15 Sensor Evaluation

Textron Systems has secured a $9.5 million contract to assist the US Air Force in evaluating a key defensive sensor installed on the F-15 Eagle. The effort will center...

April 22, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Thales Advances Robust Navigation Tech for Jammed Battlefield Environments

Thales Group has introduced the TopStar Smart Receiver, an advanced navigation solution designed to ensure resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) performance in highly contested electronic warfare environments. The...

L3Harris Secures $65M ATACMS Motor Contract from US Army

The US Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $65 million contract to manufacture rocket motors for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). As part of the agreement, the company...

April 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Anduril–Kraken Collaboration Targets Scalable US Navy USV Programs

Anduril Industries has entered into a partnership with Kraken Technology Group to deliver a new family of small unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the US Navy, emphasizing modular payload...

April 21, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Rafale F5 for India to Feature Six Meteor Missiles and Enhanced M88 T-REX Engine to Reduce Drag Impact

The upcoming Rafale F5 standard is expected to deliver a major boost to beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capability by increasing its Meteor missile carriage from four to potentially six missiles....

Brazil Teams with EDGE to Enhance Maritime Cyber Defense Systems

Brazil’s Navy has entered into an agreement with EDGE Group to enhance its cyber defense capabilities amid rising digital threats targeting military systems. The memorandum of understanding, signed in...

V-BAT Drone Enters Race for $800M US Navy ISR Programs

Shield AI has confirmed its participation in a US Navy program aimed at delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services using its V-BAT uncrewed aircraft system. The initiative, valued...

April 21, 2026
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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
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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
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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....