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17 April

Iranian worshippers hold national flags and participate in Tehran's Friday prayers at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026.

Iran ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Peace Talks With US

Tehran is "cautiously optimistic" about its negotiations on ending hostilities with the US, the Iranian ambassador to the UN said on Thursday, expressing hope for a "meaningful outcome."

17 April

Middle East

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.

16 April

Air

Ronald Watkins

L3Harris Tests Red Wolf Launched Effects on Skyraider II Platform

L3Harris Technologies has conducted a demonstration integrating its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International.

16 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Moves to Enhance Gray Eagle Survivability With ELINT Upgrade

The US Army has awarded General Atomics a contract to upgrade its MQ-1C Gray Eagle with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities.

16 April

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Dynetics to Deliver IFPC Air Defense Systems Under $617M US Army Deal

The US Army has awarded Dynetics a $617-million production contract for Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 systems.

16 April

Air

A VXE30 Stalker small unmanned aircraft system takes off during a SUAS practical application as part of Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-26 in Bridgeport, California, Feb. 27, 2026. U.S. Marines with Fire and Reconnaissance Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division acquired flight time and an understanding of the terrain layout in order to carry out missions throughout the duration of MTX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marine Corps Expands Stalker Drone Fleet With Redwire Deal

Redwire Corporation has received contracts valued at more than $20 million to deliver its proprietary Stalker Block 30 small unmanned aerial systems to the US Marine Corps.

16 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Serbia Mulls Drone Battalions, Push Into Robotic Warfare

Serbia has announced a plan to broaden the integration of tactical unmanned aerial systems and robotic platforms into its armed forces.

16 April

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

ARX Robotics to Supply GEREON Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to British Army

Germany-based ARX Robotics has secured an order to supply GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles to the British Army.

16 April

Arms

The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. *** Local Caption *** The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia on 9 April, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the development of Australias defence industrial base.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests First Locally-Made GMLRS Missiles

Australia has tested its first domestically-built Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles at a live-fire demonstration at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.

16 April

Americas