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France Transfers APCs to Strengthen Lebanon’s Defense

France has finalized the delivery of armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces, honoring its commitment to enhance Lebanon’s ground mobility capabilities. The package includes 39 Armored Forward...

April 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Strengthens Maritime Capabilities with Multiple Vessel Additions

The Indian Navy has inducted several indigenously built vessels, marking significant shipbuilding achievements and reinforcing its commitment to defense self-reliance. The deliveries span multiple programs, including the Mahe- and...

$48M Elbit Agreement Enhances Israel’s Domestic Ammunition Output

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has awarded Elbit Systems a contract worth approximately $48 million for the production of tens of thousands of domestically manufactured 155mm artillery shells. Manufacturing...

Exosens Clinches Largest Order for Drone Interceptor Imaging Systems

French company Exosens has secured its largest-ever order for drone imaging systems, supplying several thousand ultra-compact thermal camera cores to a European developer of autonomous air defense solutions. These...

April 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

CAESAR SPH Enhances Mobility in Modern Artillery Operations

Heavy artillery once depended on sheer firepower, often limited by slow logistics and vulnerable firing positions. The evolution of modern warfare shifted the focus toward speed, automation, and operational...

Elbit Wins $750M Rocket Artillery Contract from Greece

Greece has awarded Elbit Systems a $750 million contract to procure Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS) rocket artillery systems. The four-year agreement includes the delivery of launchers along...

April 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL Initiates Program to Build High-Fidelity Digital Twin Engine Model

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched a new innovation initiative under its DRISHTI challenge framework, inviting proposals for the design and development of a high-fidelity digital twin software model...

April 7, 2026
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Indian Air Force Initiates Upgrade of 100–120 kg Bombs into Long-Range Precision Systems

India’s efforts to modernize its aerial strike capabilities are advancing as the Indian Air Force (IAF) introduces a new challenge under the ADITI initiative. The focus is on transforming...

April 6, 2026
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Honeywell partners with Odys Aviation to create aerial counter-UAV solutions

Honeywell has entered into a strategic partnership with Odys Aviation to develop an airborne counter-drone capability designed to extend defensive coverage for critical infrastructure and high-value assets beyond conventional...

BAE wins $145M deal to increase production capacity of M777 gun barrels

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments a contract valued at $145.83 million for the production of 155mm M776 cannon tubes to support the M777A2 howitzer...