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April 21, 2026
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Australia Inducts Next-Generation Jammer Pods for Growler Fleet

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods from Raytheon Technologies, with additional deliveries expected later this year. Developed jointly by the...

April 21, 2026
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V-BAT Drone Enters Race for $800M US Navy ISR Programs

Shield AI has confirmed its participation in a US Navy program aimed at delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services using its V-BAT uncrewed aircraft system. The initiative, valued...

April 21, 2026
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Brazil Teams with EDGE to Enhance Maritime Cyber Defense Systems

Brazil’s Navy has entered into an agreement with EDGE Group to enhance its cyber defense capabilities amid rising digital threats targeting military systems. The memorandum of understanding, signed in...

April 21, 2026
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Slovakia Receives Initial Barak Air Defense System from Israel

Slovakia has received its first Barak MX multi-mission air and missile defense system under a contract finalized in December 2024. The initial battery, manufactured in Israel, has been deployed...

April 21, 2026
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Echodyne Secures Deal to Provide Radar for US Military Counter-UAS Initiative

Echodyne has been selected to supply radar technology for a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) developed by Trust Automation under a US Air Force contract valued at up to $490...

April 21, 2026
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Bell Launches Ukraine Unit to Drive H-1 Helicopter Sales

Bell Textron has established a Ukrainian subsidiary to support its potential sale of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The newly formed entity, Bell...

April 20, 2026
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Europe Initiates NH90 Block 2 Upgrade Study for Long-Term Capability

NHIndustries (NHI) has secured a €15 million ($17.64 million) contract from the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to undertake a detailed study of the NH90 Block 2 architecture. Scheduled over...

April 20, 2026
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Spain Awards Indra-IDV Deal for 34 Amphibious Combat Vehicles

Indra has entered into an agreement with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) to serve as the prime integrator for the delivery of 34 amphibious combat vehicles to the Spanish Marine...

April 20, 2026
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Northrop Unveils Navigation System Resilient to GPS Disruption

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first production unit of its upgraded airborne navigation solution, developed to ensure reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data in scenarios where GPS signals...

April 18, 2026
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Brahmastra Explosives Supplies 122mm Rockets with Extended 40 km Range

Brahmastra Explosives & Ammunition has announced the immediate availability of 122mm GRAD rockets with an extended range of up to 40 kilometers, strengthening its position in the global artillery...