Americas – Page 37 – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

8 April

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

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

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

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

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

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Fastest Unmanned Aircraft’ for American Warfighters Advances in Development

Hermeus has moved a step closer to fielding what it describes as the “fastest unmanned aircraft flying today,” raising $350 million to advance development.

8 April

Ethan M. Encarnacion

From Seeker to Hunter: Teledyne Software Upgrade Unifies Kill Chain in One Capability

A capability upgrade has arrived to Teledyne’s Prism SKR software, turning it from a simple automated targeting solution to a full mission autonomy system.

8 April

Peruvian Army is set to use the Beechcraft King Air 360C for emergency response, medical evacuation and disaster relief missions.

Jodesz Gavilan

Peru Expands Airlift Fleet With New Beechcraft King Air 360C

Peru has signed a deal to acquire a Beechcraft King Air 360C to expand its airlift capacity for evacuation, transport, and disaster relief operations.

8 April