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16 April

L3Harris Tests Red Wolf Launched Effects on Skyraider II Platform

L3Harris Technologies has conducted a demonstration integrating its Red Wolf launched effects system with the Skyraider II International.

16 April

The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. *** Local Caption *** The first Australian-manufactured Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles are test fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia on 9 April, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the development of Australias defence industrial base.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests First Locally-Made GMLRS Missiles

Australia has tested its first domestically-built Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles at a live-fire demonstration at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.

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.

15 April

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Orders $3.7B in Patriot Interceptors From Raytheon

Raytheon has received a $3.7-billion contract to replenish Guidance Enhanced Missile - Tactical interceptors for Ukraine’s MIM-104 Patriot network.

14 April

An MH-60R Seahawk drops a practice Mk 54 torpedo during a torpedo exercise

Bea Castañeda

MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo: How the US Navy Hunts Submarines

Beneath the surface, discover how the MK 54 lightweight torpedo is designed to track, pursue, and neutralize submarines in complex underwater environments.

14 April