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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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...

April 8, 2026
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KF-21 Fighter Prototype to Be Handed Over to Indonesia by South Korea

South Korea has reached a tentative agreement to transfer a KF-21 Boramae fighter jet prototype to Indonesia following financial challenges in their joint development program. The deal, valued at...

April 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

America’s Fastest Drone Moves Forward in Development Phase

Hermeus has taken a significant step toward deploying what it claims to be the fastest unmanned aircraft currently in operation, securing $350 million in funding to accelerate development and...

April 8, 2026
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UK to Train South Korean Flight Test Personnel

The Republic of Korea Air Force has entered into an agreement with QinetiQ to train its aviators at the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) in the United Kingdom. Founded...