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21 April

Japanese Terra Interceptor Drone Deployed in Ukraine

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has started operational deployment of its Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine through local partner Amazing Drones.

20 April

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Amanda Lee, fires the SIG Sauer P320-M17, semi-automatic pistol while kneeling during weapons qualification at Camp Bullis in San Antonio, Texas, on April 19, 2021. The Contract Operational Readiness Exercise culminating events validates Soldiers set to deploy within the coming months and next fiscal year (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Kestner / Released by Ms. Angele Ringo 377th Public Affairs Specialist).

Rojoef Manuel

Canada, SIG Sauer Hit With Lawsuit Over Military Pistol Accident

A Canadian military security officer has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and American gunmaker SIG Sauer after an injury from an alleged unintentional discharge from a service pistol.

18 April

Bea Castañeda

PULS: The Precise and Universal Launching System Explained

Learn how the PULS rocket artillery system delivers multi-range firepower, rapid deployment, and adaptable performance across missions.

17 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands to Invest $293M in Joint Drone Production With Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a 248-million-euro ($293-million) investment in joint drone production with Ukraine.

17 April

Artist's illustration of the Sentinel. Photo: L3Harris/Northrop Grumman

Ronald Watkins

US Eyes 2027 Test Flight for Sentinel ICBM

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman are targeting a first flight test of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in 2027.

17 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Sikorsky Unveils Armed Black Hawk Kits

Sikorsky has unveiled new kits for the Black Hawk, enabling the legacy platform to be rapidly configured for both transport and armed roles.

17 April

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Wins $904M US Army Contract for LTAMDS Production

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6-million contract for the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors.

17 April

A United Arab Emirates soldier with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard fires a CAR 816/Sultan during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Rojoef Manuel

EDGE Group, Brazilian Army Team Up on Small Arms Testing for Special Forces

UAE state-owned defense company EDGE Group has launched a teaming framework with the Brazilian Army to support evaluations of next-generation small arms for special forces.

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

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.

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