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April 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Retains Role in Providing Technical and Managerial Aid to UK Warships

Babcock International Group has secured a two-year contract extension to continue delivering the Future Maritime Support Program (FMSP) for the Royal Navy. The program provides essential fleet maintenance and...

April 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

GE Aerospace Plans New Depot Facility for Tejas Fighter Jet Engines

The Indian Air Force has signed a contract with GE Aerospace to set up a dedicated staging facility for F404-IN20 engines powering the Tejas light combat aircraft. The facility...

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Estonia Suspends $589M IFV Program, Redirects Budget to Drones and Air Defense

Estonia has opted to suspend its 500-million-euro ($589 million) infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) replacement program, redirecting focus toward drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems. Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur pointed...

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Navantia Assigned Maintenance Role for Turkey’s Anadolu Amphibious Ship

Navantia has entered into an agreement with Naval Shipyards General Directorate to provide lifecycle maintenance and technical support for the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu. The contract establishes a...

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Navantia Offers ALFA 4000 for Sweden’s Luleå-Class Frigate Project

Navantia has confirmed that it is proposing its ALFA 4000 frigate to Sweden as a low-risk solution for the country’s four-ship Luleå program, offering delivery timelines of two vessels...

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Textron to Deliver Support Services for US T-6 Texan II Fleet

Textron Aviation Defense has been awarded a contract worth over $150 million to provide program management and maintenance support for the US military’s T-6 Texan II training aircraft fleet....

April 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Approves DRDO’s MPATGM for Induction into Infantry Units

In a major step toward strengthening India’s infantry combat capability and indigenous defense ecosystem, the Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM),...

April 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

HENSOLDT UK Secures Contract for 50 Coastal Radar Systems

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT UK has been awarded two contracts by SRT Marine Systems to deliver 50 coastal surveillance radar units for national maritime monitoring networks. These systems will form...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Estonia Enhances HIMARS Arsenal Through New Lockheed Martin Agreement

Estonia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to acquire three additional M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million...

April 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Acquires Jet-Powered Skyhammer Interceptor for Anti-Drone Role

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace to supply its jet-powered drone and missile interceptor system to the UK Armed Forces and partners...