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16 April

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.

15 April

Northrop Grumman's notional representation of its Glide Phase Interceptor program

Inder Singh Bisht

US Awards Northrop $475M for Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor Design

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $475-million contract modification to Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor program.

15 April

An F-35 Lightning II test pilot conducts flight test Sept. 9 to certify the carrier variant of the fighter aircraft for carrying the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Revives Standoff Attack Weapon Effort for Low-Cost Strike Capability

The US Air Force has revived its interest in an affordable Standoff Attack Weapon after roughly four years, with fielding targeted for 2033.

13 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Finland Expands Artillery Fleet With Additional 112 K9 Systems

Finland has signed a contract with South Korea for the procurement of an additional 112 K9 self-propelled howitzers.

13 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Estonia Expands HIMARS Fleet With New Lockheed Martin Deal

Estonia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to procure three additional HIMARS.

13 April

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Procures Jet-Powered Skyhammer Interceptor to Counter Drones

The UK has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace to deliver its jet-powered drone and missile interceptor.

10 April

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s LIG Defense Opens First US Subsidiary

South Korean firm LIG Defense & Aerospace has launched its first US subsidiary as part of efforts to expand its presence in the American market.

9 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Skydio to Supply USAF With Dock-Based ISR Drones for Mideast Air Bases

The US Air Forces Central has awarded Skydio a $9-million contract to deliver dock-based drone systems for securing US airbases across the Middle East.

9 April

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Inder Singh Bisht

TKMS Partners With Canadian Lithium Leader for Next-Gen Submarine Project

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Canada’s E3 Lithium have signed an agreement to jointly explore the integration of Canadian lithium into the supply chain for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

9 April