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April 17, 2026
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R&D

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 17, 2026
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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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Raytheon Demonstrates AI ‘Eye’ on Black Hawk in Night Conditions

The UH-60 Black Hawk has been equipped with a new advanced sensing capability. In a recent flight demonstration, Raytheon tested its RAIVEN Staring system using the helicopter as an...

April 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Navantia, thyssenkrupp Partner on Global Submarine Builds

Navantia and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore submarine shipbuilding opportunities across Europe, NATO, and global markets. The agreement focuses on strengthening...

April 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

EDGE Group and Brazilian Army Collaborate on Small Arms Testing

EDGE Group has partnered with the Brazilian Army to establish a teaming framework for evaluating next-generation small arms intended for special forces. The trials will be conducted in demanding...

April 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Awarded $904M Contract for LTAMDS Production

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6 million contract for the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDS). The contract includes five radar...

April 17, 2026
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Rheinmetall Launches Construction of Final Type 424 Recon Vessel

Rheinmetall’s shipbuilding division Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) has commenced construction of the third and final Type 424 signals intelligence (SIGINT) and reconnaissance vessel for the German Navy. The milestone,...

April 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

DeltaQuad Grows Baltic Operations Through Meridein Drone Deal

DeltaQuad has entered into an agreement with Meridein Group OÜ to expand the availability of its unmanned aerial systems across the Baltic region. The partnership centers on the deployment...

April 17, 2026
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New Product Launches

Sikorsky Introduces Armed Black Hawk Enhancement Packages

Sikorsky has introduced new modular kits for the UH-60 Black Hawk, allowing the aircraft to be rapidly reconfigured for both transport and armed missions using a single platform. These...

April 17, 2026
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Sentinel ICBM Test Flight Planned by US for 2027

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman are targeting a first flight test of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in 2027, as the next-generation system advances toward replacing...