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Wall Street Journal • Cristina Gallardo

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch 2026 joint venture to scale cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

Rheinmetall and Netherlands-based Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems, expected to become operational in the second half of 2026. The unit is set to produce advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery, with an emphasis on scalability, mass production and cost efficiency.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK MoD orders Skyhammer counter-drone missiles to guard against Iranian Shahed threat

By FlightGlobal: Cambridge Aerospace is to start deliveries of its Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor within weeks, under a contract announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl
2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India to get depot for F404-IN20 engine

By FlightGlobal: India is to develop a local depot for the GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engine that powers the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), as engine delivery delays continue to cloud the programme.

Also: India Defense News and 6 more
2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Su-57 stealth fighter plant catches fire in Russia’s Far East, reports say

By Air Data News: A fire reportedly broke out at a key Russian aircraft factory responsible for producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to videos and claims circulating on social media and cited by open-source intelligence analysts.

2026-04-12T10:45:42.671464-07:00