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April 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Brazil’s Army Gets Upgraded SABER M60 Radars

Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radar systems used by the Brazilian Army to the 2.0 configuration, as part of an ongoing effort to modernize operational...

April 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

Inside the JLTV: US Next-Generation Combat Vehicle

Armored vehicles have traditionally faced a difficult tradeoff between mobility and protection. Lighter platforms offered speed and agility but were highly vulnerable to ambushes and improvised explosive devices, while...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Australia Tests Locally Produced GMLRS Systems

Australia has successfully tested its first domestically produced Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles during a live-fire demonstration at the Woomera Test Range. The GMLRS, a precision-guided surface-to-surface...

British Army Orders GEREON UGVs From ARX Robotics

Germany-based ARX Robotics has secured a contract to deliver its GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) to the British Army, marking a step toward integrating robotic and autonomous systems into...

Dynetics Secures $617M IFPC Deal With US Army

The U.S. Army has awarded Dynetics a $617 million production contract for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 systems, marking a significant step toward expanding layered air...

April 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Enhances Gray Eagle With ELINT Upgrade

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aerial system with advanced electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities,...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

L3Harris Tests Red Wolf Effects via Skyraider II

L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International platform, focusing on compatibility between the aircraft and payload. The exercise...

April 15, 2026
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New Product Launches
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NewSpace Introduces Integrated UGV Warfare Suite With Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, Scout Platforms

NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd has expanded India’s autonomous warfare landscape by unveiling a new family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), marking its formal entry into the land...

April 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

IMRH Helicopter to Use New Five-Blade Rotor, Departing from Dhruv Design

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is moving to a five-bladed articulated rotor system for its upcoming Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), marking a clear shift from the hingeless rotor design used on...

April 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Advocates Integration of Astra-2, BrahMos-NG in 114 Rafale Procurement

India’s negotiations with Dassault Aviation for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets are entering a निर्णायक stage, with emphasis shifting from acquisition to long-term operational sovereignty. A key...