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October 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Europe orders Elbit PULS launchers and EXTRA-MR rockets

Elbit Systems has received a $235 million order for PULS rocket artillery systems and EXTRA-MR medium-range precision-guided rockets from an undisclosed European customer. The agreement, which is expected to...

October 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

Deal brings 12 new Apache helicopters to Israel

The Israel Defense Forces are set to strengthen their attack helicopter fleet through the acquisition of 12 AH-64E Apache helicopters under an agreement signed by Israel’s Ministry of Defense...

October 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

First C-130J arrives for US nuclear command aircraft program

The US Navy has taken delivery of a new C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin as the foundation for its future E-130J Phoenix II nuclear communications aircraft. The aircraft...

October 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Gauntlet 2 success leads to 6,000-drone US order for XTend

US forces are set to receive 6,000 STRIKER combat drones from XTend AI Robotics under an order valued at more than $40.5 million. The company secured the contract after...

October 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Gripen flight control computer wins Saab $131M order

Sweden Funds Next-Generation Gripen Control Computer Under $131M Saab Deal — Sweden has contracted Saab to develop a replacement flight-control computer for its Gripen combat aircraft under an agreement...

October 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

HAL plans first 12 LUH handovers in 2027–28

India’s Indigenous LUH Nears Certification Ahead of Initial Military Induction — HAL is preparing to introduce its domestically developed Light Utility Helicopter into military service, with an initial production...

October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Spain may get JUMP 20 support under new industry deal

US drone manufacturer AeroVironment and Spanish company Alpha Unmanned Systems have agreed to examine arrangements for maintaining, supporting and training operators of the JUMP 20 drone in Spain. The...

October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

KNDS MX-10 order expands France’s kamikaze drone fleet

The French Directorate General of Armaments has activated an additional procurement option for KNDS France’s MX-10 Damocles loitering munition, seeking to increase production capacity and provide more systems to...

October 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US invests $247.8M in MQ-9B maritime surveillance drones

General Atomics has secured a $247.8 million order to supply four MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems to the US Coast Guard. The procurement will expand the service’s aerial surveillance resources,...

October 15, 2026
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Land Platforms

Hanwha secures US Army order for nine K9 artillery guns

Hanwha Defense has received a US Army order for nine K9 Mobile Howitzer prototypes through the Mobile Tactical Cannon-Wheeled programme. The wheeled 155mm artillery system, known as the XM-1776...