Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
DefenseNews.com • Gordon Arthur

Australia fires first GMLRS rounds made locally under Lockheed Martin licence for HIMARS

Lockheed Martin Australia says Australia has assembled its first GMLRS guided rocket artillery locally, positioning the program as a pillar of the country’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) enterprise. The Australian Defence Department reported initial live firings from M142 HIMARS using domestically produced GMLRS munitions, while Lockheed and Rheinmetall are exploring sustainment options for Australia’s growing HIMARS fleet.

2026-04-14T07:04:20.020732-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Estonia redirects €500M CV90 buy to drone and air defense

By AeroTime: Estonia is halting a €500 million CV90 IFV buy to fund counter-drone systems, air defense, and unmanned capabilities, while ordering more HIMARS.

2026-04-14T05:56:47.593451-07:00
eVTOL   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Collins Aerospace wins work on MV-75 programme

By FlightGlobal: Collins Aerospace has secured work on the Bell MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor, with five systems selected by the prime contractor.

2026-04-13T23:39:29.135018-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Shelby Holliday

U.S. Blockade of Iran Officially Under Way

By Wall Street Journal: The U.S. blockade has officially gone into effect, and there are more than 15 U.S. warships in place to support the operation, according to a senior U.S.

2026-04-13T09:12:44.675848-07:00