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April 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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 20, 2026
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R&D

India Advances MiG-29K Fleet Upgrade with Indigenous Diagnostics

The Indian Navy has moved to enhance the operational availability of its MiG-29K fleet by opening the NASK 1-29K Ground Automated Test System to private sector participation through a...

April 20, 2026
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Japan Eyes Defence Ties Boost with Mogami Frigate Offer to India

Japan has presented a major defence proposal to India, offering its advanced Mogami-class frigate along with a co-production model that would enable the vessels to be constructed in Indian...

April 20, 2026
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UK Army Develops In-Tank Solutions to Counter Drone Threats

Around 350 personnel from the British Army have trialed new methods to counter aerial threats while remaining inside their armored vehicles, reflecting efforts to adapt to the growing presence...

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 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Patria-Led FAMOUS Armored Program Secures $92M EU Grant

The European Commission has cleared a €79 million ($92.8 million) grant for the third phase of the FAMOUS program, a multinational project spearheaded by Finnish defense company Patria to...

April 20, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Canada Selects BlackBerry, thyssenkrupp for Submarine Software Systems

BlackBerry Limited subsidiary QNX has teamed up with German naval builder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to supply embedded software for Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Launched in 2021,...

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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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 19, 2026
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Guide to TAI TF KAAN: Turkey’s Advanced Fighter Jet

When Turkey unveiled its first next-generation fighter near Ankara, it marked more than a new aircraft—it signaled a decisive push toward aerospace independence. The TAI TF KAAN embodies this...