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Morocco Receives Second Batch of Six Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters
2026-04-22 Read More...
The Royal Moroccan Air Force received its second batch of six Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, underscoring a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing drive to modernize its rotary-wing strike

Northrop Grumman, Hanwha to Collaborate on Advanced Reactive Strike Capability
2026-04-22 Read More...
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to begin the initial phase of collaboration for the development of a first stage solid rocket booster for Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Reactive Strike (AReS)

ASELSAN Hosts Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte
2026-04-22 Read More...
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company and Europe’s fifth most valuable defense firm, hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at its Gölbaşı Technology Base in Ankara, where it delivered a comprehensive presentation of its cutting-edge,

Lockheed Martin to Integrate PAC-3® MSE into Aegis Combat System for First Time
2026-04-22 Read More...
The U.S. government announced a contract with Lockheed Martin for the development, integration and testing of PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) into the Aegis Combat

L3Harris Receives Rocket Motor Contract for US Long-Range Missile System
2026-04-21 Read More...
L3Harris Technologies has received a contract valued at more than $65 million to produce solid rocket motors for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a combat-proven, long-range guided missile

ASELSAN Leads with Broad Portfolio and Local Partnerships at DSA 2026
2026-04-21 Read More...
ASELSAN marked a strong presence at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2026 Exhibition with a broad range of products and by signing a strategic agreement, reinforcing local partnerships, long-term presence, and its strategic role in

Egyptian, Indian Special Forces Conclude “Cyclone-4” Joint Training Exercise
2026-04-21 Read More...
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the conclusion of the joint Egyptian–Indian training exercise “Cyclone-4”, conducted with the participation of elements from the Egyptian and Indian Special

Nurol Makina, Nadicorp Sign MoU for Production of 4×4 Armoured Vehicles in Malaysia
2026-04-21 Read More...
Nurol Makina, a leading Turkish manufacturer of tactical wheeled armoured vehicles, and Malaysia-based Nadicorp Holdings Sdn. Bhd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at DSA 2026 to expand their strategic

KNDS Showcases its Latest Solutions at Defence Services Asia (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur
2026-04-20 Read More...
At the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2026 exhibition, taking place from April 20 to 23 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KNDS is highlighting its long-standing presence in the Asia-Pacific

Australia, Japan Sign US$7 Billion Deal for 11 Stealth Frigates
2026-04-20 Read More...
Australia and Japan signed Saturday a contract worth AU$10 billion (US$7 billion) to supply Australia with warships, marking Tokyo’s largest military deal since lifting its arms export ban in

Exail’s DriX H-9 USV Selected for Counter-UAS Research by Leading Defense Organization
2026-04-20 Read More...
Exail has secured a new contract for its long-range Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), the DriX H-9, with a leading defense research organization. This is the second DriX H-9 order in just a few months for defense

TKMS, Navantia to Explore Strategic Cooperation in Naval Shipbuilding
2026-04-17 Read More...
TKMS AG & Co. KGaA (TKMS) and Spanish company Navantia S.A., SME (Navantia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation on naval projects in Europe, NATO and worldwide. The agreement

EDGE, Indra to Co-Produce Next-Generation Radar Systems in Brazil
2026-04-17 Read More...
EDGE, one of the world’s leading defence and advanced technology groups, and Indra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the development and production of next-generation radar systems in

U.S. Army Strengthens Gray Eagle® With New ELINT Upgrade
2026-04-17 Read More...
The U.S. Army is upgrading its MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range (ER) with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities via a contract awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). ELINT supports long-range sensing for the

Patria Appoints Panu Routila as New President and CEO
2026-04-17 Read More...
Panu Routila, 61, M.Sc. (Econ.), DBA, has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Patria Oyj. Routila served as the Chairman of Patria’s Board of Directors from 2020 to

Fincantieri Delivers “Tritone” Multi-Purpose Support Vessel to Italian Navy
2026-04-15 Read More...
Fincantieri, through its Underwater Technology Hub, today delivered the multi-purpose support vessel “Tritone” to the Italian Navy at its Palermo shipyard. The vessel was designed to ensure maximum operational versatility, with specific reference to

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