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Credit: IndraSpain’s Indra equips 6 Type 212CD Submarines with advanced EW radar destined for Germany and Norway. The agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) represents a significant expansion of an existing program already underway, bringing the total number of advanced submarines receiving Indra’s cutting-edge capabilities to twelve.The Type 212CD submarine is a next-generation platform built on shared design principles for both nations. These are air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems—submarines that can remain submerged without snorkeling for extended periods, a massive tactical advantage in modern naval operations.The program’s strategic purpose is clear: reinforce NATO’s presence in the North Atlantic and ensure…

If the United States is drawn into another round of military action in Yemen, it ought to avoid the mistakes of the last decade. From about 2015 to last year, successive administrations backed Saudi‑ and Emirati‑led military campaigns, arms sales, and naval blockades that devastated civilians, deepened Yemen’s fragmentation, and perversely strengthened Houthi power and legitimacy instead of containing it.Instead, Washington should treat force as one tool within a broader political and economic strategy. Officially known as Ansar Allah (“Partisans of God”) and referred to here as the Houthis for ease of reference, the group is a Zaydi revivalist political-military…

Moorpark, California (USA), April 15, 2026 – Quantum Systems Inc., the US entity of Quantum Systems, today announced that Vector AI  has been selected for the U.S. Army’s Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement (DR) 2 initiative under a contract valued at $15.3 million. Vector AI will accelerate the delivery of advanced aerial intelligence capabilities to Brigade Combat Teams of the U.S. Army. The effort is a key component of the Army’s modernization strategy to rapidly field commercially available unmanned systems to Soldiers while informing the development of its future Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) program, which will define the next generation of…

From eastern Ukraine to the Persian Gulf, it is now abundantly clear that drones are transforming the way modern wars are fought. As countries around the world scramble to update national defense doctrines, this is creating opportunities for Ukraine to leverage its unique drone warfare experience and consolidate its position among Europe’s top militaries. Ukraine’s emergence since 2022 as a world leader in drone warfare has been a matter of necessity. Faced with Russia’s often overwhelming advantages in manpower and conventional firepower, Kyiv has turned to drone technologies as a cost-effective and sustainable solution. The results have been stunning. In…

EDGE and Indra Establish Partnership for Local Radar Production in Brazil. EDGE, one of the world’s leading defence and advanced technology groups, and Indra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the development and production of next-generation radar systems in Brazil. The signing occurred at LAAD Security 2026, held from 14 to 16 April in São Paulo. The agreement establishes a tripartite strategic collaboration by combining Indra’s recognised expertise in radar technologies and systems integration, SIATT’s industrial and technological capabilities, and EDGE’s global presence in the defence market, along with its advanced manufacturing skills. The initiative…

The U.S. Air Force has issued a draft solicitation for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) Production Modification Kits and Interim Contractor Support, opening the door to industry competition for one of the most consequential bomber modernization efforts in recent memory. Published on April 16, 2026, through the federal contracting website, the presolicitation marks […]

The nation’s Air National Guard adjutants general are making their most unified push yet to recapitalize the U.S. Air Force’s fighter fleet, with 22 generals signing a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters annually. The letter, sent April 1 to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations committees and their defense subcommittees, calls on Congress to legislate multiyear procurement of F-35A Lightning IIs and F-15EX Eagle IIs at a baseline of 48 F-35As and 24 F-15EXs per year, with a desired end state of 72…

Credit: HDT GlobalDefense Feeds, Fort Polk, Louisiana – U.S. Army Tests Hunter Wolf UGV with Armed Support Capability on April 13, 2026. The released image signals a fundamental shift in how American forces will fight and sustain themselves. The 101st Airborne Division was captured using the Hunter Wolf unmanned ground vehicle during a combat simulation exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center.However, this wasn’t a routine logistics test. The vehicle appeared equipped with a remotely operated .50-caliber machine gun and EchoShield radar—a configuration that transforms the Hunter Wolf UGV armed integration from simple cargo transport into an active combat asset.The…

Pictured is HMAS Sydney firing Naval Strike Missile for the first time during RIMPAC 2024. The 2026 Integrated Investment Programme considers undersea capabilities, sea denial and long-range effects top investment priorities. Credit: Australia Defence Forces. Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) and Integrated Investment Programme (IIP) today, 16 April In the latter, the Government has pledged to spend A$425bn ($304bn) in defence over the next ten years In doing so, Canberra revealed its top spending priorities: sea denial, air mobility and long-range effects. It has been two years since Australia published its last defence strategy, and following…

Thiago Moises has won just about half of his UFC bouts since joining the promotion in 2018. He knows some would call him crazy for saying it, but he’s still confident that one day he will have the lightweight belt wrapped around his waist.Moises hasn’t had it easy, from debuting on short notice against Beneil Dariush to facing the likes of Islam Makhachev and Benoit Saint-Denis. He has collected big wins as well, defeating King Green, Alexander Hernandez, Michael Johnson and a last-minute replacement Melquizael Costa.With all that experience under his belt, he looks at former champion Charles Oliveira as…