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17 April

EDGE, Indra Explore Domestic Radar Production in Brazil

UAE’s EDGE and Indra have agreed to explore local radar production in Brazil, marking a step toward building a domestic advanced sensor manufacturing base.

17 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Cuba ‘Ready’ for Possible US Attack: President

Cuban President Diaz-Canel said his country was "ready" for a possible US attack following months of mounting pressure from President Trump.

16 April

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

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

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

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