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9 April

Americas

US Army Yuma Test Center demonstrated the most cutting-edge developments of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Tests New Precision Airdrop, Resupply Tech at Yuma

The US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground has hosted a large-scale demonstration of new airdrop and resupply technologies.

8 April

Air

Christine Casimiro

Belgium Orders Five Cessna SkyCouriers for Special Operations

Belgium has awarded Textron Aviation a contract to procure five Cessna SkyCouriers, marking the aircraft’s first military order.

8 April

Air

Bea Castañeda

B-21 Raider: Inside America’s Next-Generation Strategic Bomber

Shaped for secrecy and reach, this B-21 Raider guide explains how the next-generation bomber is designed to penetrate defenses and deliver precision strikes.

8 April

Americas

A boat towing the SeaPicket undersea surveillance system

Rojoef Manuel

ThayerMahan Exports First SeaPicket Undersea Survey System to International Defense User

Connecticut-based ThayerMahan has shipped its first SeaPicket system to an international defense customer, marking the initial delivery under a framework order for the company’s unmanned acoustic surveillance platform.

8 April

Air

https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-plans-to-demonstrate-maritime-capability-in-uk

Rojoef Manuel

Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability

Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions.

8 April

Europe

Babcock's new Capability Center in Capability Centre at 40-46 Royal Parade in Plymouth

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock to Relocate 2,000 Staff to Former Plymouth Department Store

British defense firm Babcock International is launching a new Capability Center in a former department store in Plymouth, relocating up to 2,000 employees from its Devonport Royal Dockyard facility.

8 April

Americas

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo following the completion of a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station certification course at Cellina Meduna Range, Italy, March 26, 2025. The course certified 10 Airmen from the 39th SFS on the CROWS, expanding base defense capabilities in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

Rojoef Manuel

US Base in Turkey Boosts Defense With CROWS Squad Certification

The US Air Force has certified personnel at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, expanding the pool of qualified operators for installation security.

8 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Wants Observer Role in GCAP Fighter Program

Canada has expressed interest in joining the Global Combat Air Program as an observer, giving Ottawa access to sensitive data on the next-generation fighter being developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy.

8 April

Air