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10 April

US Army Maps Out Next Evolution of Its Robotic Mule Program

The US Army has wrapped up a structured study designed to shape the next phase of its Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport program, gathering frontline feedback to refine how the robotic “mule” performs in the field.

10 April

Americas

Colombian police raid a coca field in Tumaco, Colombia following the state's Defense Minister's statement that the military will step up an offensive against drug trafficking gangs responsible for clearing thousands of hectares of protected national parks for coca plantations

Staff Writer With AFP

Six Killed in Colombia Armed Attack

At least six people were killed in an attack in southwest Colombia, where armed groups are involved in drug trafficking, authorities said.

10 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine: Kremlin

Russian President Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays.

10 April

Europe

Christine Casimiro

France Buys Additional S-100 Helicopter Drones for FREMM Frigates

The French Navy has ordered five additional Camcopter S-100 helicopter drones from Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, bringing its total fleet to eight systems.

10 April

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Saab to Supply Giraffe 1X Radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

The US Army has awarded a roughly $24-million contract modification to Saab’s US subsidiary, Saab Inc., for the delivery of 10 Giraffe 1X radars to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

10 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed to Produce PAC-3 MSE Missiles Under $4.76B US Army Deal

Lockheed Martin has won a $4.76-billion US Army deal for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and related equipment and support.

10 April

Technology

Soldier holding a device with medical data

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps AeroVironment for $25M Health and Performance Tech Push

AeroVironment division UES has received a $25-million contract to support the US Air Force Research Laboratory in developing human health and performance capabilities.

10 April

Arms

Captured at launch in Mojave, California, this early test vehicle flight was conducted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dillon Pierce as part of his doctoral dissertation research to validate core autopilot controller functionality and demonstrate the rapid, iterative development approach later reflected in the Naval Postgraduate School, Office of Naval Research sponsored Tactical Missile Innovation Challenge. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Anduril Wins US Navy Prize for Accelerated Missile Development

The US Naval Postgraduate School and the Office of Naval Research have awarded Anduril Industries the Tactical Missile Innovation Prize, recognizing its approach to accelerating tactical missile development.

10 April

Business