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April 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards Raytheon Major ESSM Block 2 Production Deal for NATO Consortium

The US Navy has issued an approximately $833-million contract modification to Raytheon for the production of additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 assemblies and related containers supporting 12...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Expands HIMARS Production With $1B Lockheed Agreement

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.13-billion contract to manufacture M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) for the US military and five allied nations. Issued by the US...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon Renews Leidos Support Program for US Service Members and Families

Leidos has secured a $456-million contract to continue operating Military OneSource, the US Department of Defense’s main support program for service members and their families. The four-year award, issued...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Mistral to Deliver Thor UAS Platforms Under US Army Contract

The US Army has awarded Mistral a $20-million contract to procure Thor mini unmanned aerial systems (UAS) intended to support multi-mission operations at the company level. Under the agreement,...

April 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Romania Awards $3B Contract for Lynx IFVs from Rheinmetall

The Romanian government has chosen Rheinmetall’s Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to modernize its army under a procurement program valued at approximately €2.6 billion ($3.04 billion). According to Defense Romania,...

April 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Vuzix Lands Defense Deal for Advanced Waveguide Display System

Vuzix has secured a new customer-funded development contract from an undisclosed aerospace and defense supplier to advance a waveguide-based display solution tailored for military applications. The agreement supports the...

April 29, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

United States Navy Moves Frigate Program Forward With $283M Ingalls Deal

The United States Navy has awarded a $283 million contract to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division to initiate lead yard support activities for its next-generation FF(X) frigate program. Under this...

April 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Wins $1.2B Contract for Infantry Kits for Germany

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall Electronics a contract worth 1.04 billion euros ($1.2 billion) to supply additional Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System (IdZ-ES) kits to its armed...

April 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Austal Australia Completes Delivery of Last Guardian Boat to Maldives

Austal Australia has delivered the 24th and final Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Republic of Maldives under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project led by Australia. Launched in 2016,...

April 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Brazil Plans Major Expansion of Tamandaré Warship Program

Germany and Brazil have formalized a deal to acquire four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy, expanding the ongoing naval modernization program. Construction will be undertaken by Águas...