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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...

L3Harris wins $65M US Army ATACMS rocket motor deal

In modern warfare, distance is power—and the ability to strike far beyond the frontline can change everything. L3Harris Technologies is ensuring that power remains ready by building the engines...

April 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Thales creates advanced navigation for jammed zones

What happens when GPS disappears in the middle of a mission? For modern forces, that’s a critical vulnerability—but Thales Group is solving it. Their new navigation system cuts through...

April 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force selects Textron for F-15 sensor trials

Combat today isn’t just physical—it’s invisible. Signals, radars, and electronic attacks define survival in the skies. Textron Systems is helping the F-15 Eagle prepare for that reality by testing...