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April 2, 2026
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Military Expands Additive Manufacturing Use

Stratasys is helping the US Department of Defense use 3D printing to build military parts faster and more efficiently. The company is testing and approving 3D-printed components so they...

April 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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K9 Howitzer Proposed for US Mobile Artillery

Hanwha Defense USA is offering its K9 mobile howitzer to the US Army as part of a plan to replace older artillery systems like the M777. The K9 is...

April 2, 2026
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New Air-to-Air Missile Program Launched

The United Kingdom and France are working together to build a next-generation missile to replace the powerful Meteor missile. Over the next year, both countries will study new technologies...

Lockheed to Arm USS Zumwalt With Hypersonics

The US Navy is boosting its firepower by upgrading the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) with hypersonic weapons through a $1.35-billion deal with Lockheed Martin. The ship’s older gun systems have...

Solar Defence Supplies Enhanced Rocket System

India has taken a big step in defense manufacturing as Solar Defence delivers the upgraded Pinaka Enhanced Mk-I rocket system to the Army. This improved version can hit targets...

US Navy Expands Electronic Warfare Systems

The US Navy is boosting its ship defense systems by expanding the use of the SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare technology. Built by Northrop Grumman, this system can detect...

April 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Autonomous Minehunting Upgrade Underway

The UK Royal Navy is turning RFA Lyme Bay into a powerful drone-based mine-clearing hub. Instead of relying only on traditional ships, the Navy is now using advanced unmanned...

April 1, 2026
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