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April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Dynamatic Technologies Reveals 2-Ton ‘Super-Cheel’ Drone Program

Dynamatic Technologies CEO and Managing Director Udayant Malhoutra has confirmed the development of an advanced unmanned aerial system, Super-Cheel, a 2-tonne-class platform designed for up to 30 hours of...

April 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

DRDO Wins Lifecycle Support Contract for Prithvi-II Upgrade Program

India’s legacy Prithvi-II ballistic missile is undergoing a critical phase of maintenance and modernization, led by the DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI). As India advances next-generation solid-fuel systems such...

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...

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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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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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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Communication and Electronics

India Deploys GaN Radar Tech for 450 Km Detection

India is advancing its early warning and surveillance capabilities with plans to develop a 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) long-range radar powered by Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The...

April 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Boeing Wins $1.2B UK Contract for Helicopter Support

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an £879 million ($1.2 billion) contract to provide maintenance and support for its Apache attack helicopters and Chinook transport...

April 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

NIOA-L3Harris Deal Expands Australia Missile Production

Australia is advancing plans to develop sovereign missile component manufacturing, as NIOA and L3Harris Technologies expand their collaboration on local production of rocket motors and warheads. The renewed strategic...

US Navy Awards Fincantieri $30M Landing Ship Contract

The US Navy has awarded a $30 million contract to Fincantieri Marine Group, the American arm of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, to initiate the first phase of the Medium Landing...