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2 April

Land

Patria 6x6 armored vehicle within the Common Armoured Vehicle System program

The Future of European Armor: Understanding CAVS

Explore the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS), from its joint procurement model to the Patria 6×6 platform, and how it is boosting Europe’s interoperable armored capabilities.

2 April

Technology

Grafenwöhr, GERMANY— Members of the Kosovo Security Force fire mortar rounds during live fire training as part of command post exercise Dynamic Front at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 7, 2026. Dynamic Front is a training mission of synchronized command and fires planning, maneuvering through a complex landscape of assembly area operations, artillery acumen, and live firing drills. The objective is to ensure that NATO forces are equipped with the capability to execute lethal fire support in wide-area ground combat across Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Bailey)

Rojoef Manuel

Audicin Targets Military Readiness With Brainwave-Based Wellness Tech

Finnish neurotechnology firm Audicin is partnering with US-based Allied Federal Solutions to bring its brainwave-based wellness technology to defense communities, aiming to improve readiness, recovery, and sleep in high-stress environments.

2 April

Space

Soldier preparing a deployable satellite

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris, Comtech Debut Multi-Orbit Tactical SATCOM Modem

L3Harris Technologies and Comtech Telecommunications have introduced an embeddable multi-orbit satellite communications modem designed for military use.

2 April

Technology

Velo3D technologies will support increasing military components production.

Rojoef Manuel

Velo3D to Fast-Track 3D Printing for US Military Sustainment

Velo3D has secured a $9.8-million contract to support the US Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptability pilot parts program.

2 April

DOD Contracts

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Awards Lockheed $1.35B to Field Hypersonics on USS Zumwalt

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.35-billion contract modification to support production and integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic weapon system aboard the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000).

2 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

UK, France Launch Effort on Meteor Missile Successor

The UK and France have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore developing a successor to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.

2 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

AeroVironment Jump 20-X UAS flying above water

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Picks AeroVironment JUMP 20-X to Boost ISR Capabilities

The US Navy has selected AeroVironment to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support using its JUMP 20-X uncrewed aircraft system.

2 April

Americas