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Army Expands IFPC 2 Launcher Procurement Program

Threats today don’t wait—and they don’t come from just one direction. That’s why the United States Army is expanding systems like IFPC 2 with help from Leidos. Imagine a...

April 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Taiwan, US Partner on Ammo Production in $6.6B Deal

Taipei is strengthening its defenses with one of its biggest military investments yet. With powerful systems like M142 HIMARS and M109A7 Paladin, Taiwan is building the ability to respond...

April 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Dutch, US Air Force Partner on Combat Drone Wingmen

Air combat is no longer just about pilots in cockpits—it’s about teams of humans and intelligent machines working together. The partnership between the United States Air Force and the...

April 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Awards Elbit $200M in Munitions Contracts

Precision is everything in modern air warfare—and Israel is doubling down on it. With new contracts awarded to Elbit Systems, the Israeli Air Force is equipping itself with smarter,...

April 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India’s Entry in EU Fighter Program May Alter Jet Market

The race for the next generation of fighter jets has already begun—and India wants a seat at the table. By exploring partnerships with European programs like the Future Combat...

NATO allies cleared for AIM-9X, Hellfire missile deals

Across Europe, defense is getting sharper and faster. Missiles like the Sidewinder and Hellfire are boosting the ability to respond instantly to threats—whether in the air or on the...

April 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

E-2D Hawkeye radar upgrades pass Lockheed flight trials

The E-2D Hawkeye has always been the fleet’s watchful eye—but now it sees more than ever. With smarter radar and faster processing, it can track threats across vast distances...

April 23, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

US Army begins field trials for new combat roles

War doesn’t happen in controlled environments—and now training reflects that reality. The US Army’s new test pushes soldiers through intense, real-world challenges in one continuous effort. → Because true...

Multi-billion Euro deal boosts Rheinmetall loitering drones

Imagine a drone that watches silently, waits patiently, and strikes exactly when needed. That’s what Rheinmetall is bringing to the battlefield. These loitering munitions combine intelligence and firepower into...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Anduril & Kraken develop scalable unmanned naval vessels

The future of naval warfare is no longer just about massive warships—it’s about intelligent fleets that think, adapt, and operate on their own. Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group...