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WASHINGTON — The Space Force once again does not plan to fund future iterations of a data relay constellation managed by the Space Development Agency (SDA), officials revealed, opting instead to build out a new constellation dubbed the “backbone” of the service’s budding Space Data Network (SDN).  “The Transport Layer for Tranche 3 is not funded,” a Space Force official said Tuesday during a briefing with reporters at the Pentagon for the unveiling of the service’s fiscal 2027 budget. “Those requirements are going to be rolled into the requirements being filled by the SDN backbone.”   For years, SDA has championed…

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A USAF F-15 aircraft. Credit: EvrenKalinbacak/Shutterstock.com. Textron Systems, a Textron company, has secured a $9.5m contract to provide advanced testing and support services for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) sensor as part of the F-15 aircraft upgrade. IMPRES Technology Solutions, a provider of federal IT solutions for defence and national security operations, awarded the contract, which will run for 17 months. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Under the terms, Textron Systems will supply multiple Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time…

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India and Germany have taken a decisive step towards deepening their strategic defence partnership with the signing and exchange of the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training in Berlin.The agreements were formalised during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s three-day official visit to Germany, underscoring the growing momentum in bilateral defence ties.According to the Ministry of Defence, these agreements are expected to strengthen institutional collaboration and broaden opportunities for joint training, capacity building, and capability development.Singh and his German counterpart, Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, were present at the signing ceremony, which followed bilateral…

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BELFAST — German manufacturer Rheinmetall signed a framework contract with the country’s armed forces for an undisclosed number of FV-014 loitering munitions, valued at billions of dollars, the company announced today. A first call-off contract is worth an estimated €300 million ($351 million), with deliveries of the autonomous reconnaissance and strike drones set to begin in the first half of 2027, according to a statement. A call-off typically allows a contractor to acquire products over time. While an exact quantity of munitions were not mentioned in the statement, it noted that the framework agreement includes an option for a “five-figure…

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The contracts were signed in New Delhi on 21 April 2026. Credit: India Ministry of Defence. The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered into agreements with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd (EPHL) for the purchase of Trawl Assembly equipment for T-72 and T-90 tanks. The contracts, valued at approximately Rs9.75bn ($104.33m), were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on 21 April 2026. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more BEML, a…

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Marking one year since the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, the Indian Army on Wednesday reiterated its resolve against terrorism, recalling the decisive military response under Operation Sindoor and warning that retaliation is assured for acts against India.On 22 April 2025, the nation was left shocked when terrorists struck the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, entering a village and killing 26 civilians. Known for its scenic beauty, Pahalgam was rendered a site of horror as Pakistan-backed terrorists killed innocent people after questioning them about their religion. Families continue to grapple with the loss…

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BEIRUT — Turkish defense firms took advantage of an exposition in Malaysia this week to sign a number of contracts and cooperation agreements with Malaysian armed forces and defense industry. During DSA 2026, the defense expo taking place in Kuala Lumpur, four Turkish firms announced plans to team up with Malaysian companies in different domains, including missiles, secure and satellite communications, and artificial intelligence. CTech, a subsidiary of Turkish Aerospace Industries, announced today a “product supply and cooperation agreement” with Malaysia’s AR Eastern with an aim of supplying jamming-resistant satellite communications modems to the Malaysian armed forces. But the companies are…

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Live-fire demonstration of BRAKER at a Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. Credit: U.S. Army. A new air-delivered bunker-busting warhead has undergone a successful live-fire test by US Army Infantry Drone Operators at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The demonstration, held on 26 March, featured the Bunker Rupture and Kinetic Explosive Round (BRAKER), which has been designed for deployment via uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The project is a collaboration between the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center and…

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