FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

RAAF takes delivery of first new jammer pods for Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic-attack aircraft

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its first new jammer pods to equip its Boeing EA-18G Growlers, marking the start of a near-term electronic-attack upgrade for the platform. The delivery signals progress toward enhanced electronic warfare capability on Australia’s Growler fleet.

2026-04-21T03:58:36.899866-07:00
SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

Pentagon officially ends OCX program, citing risk and delays

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced April 20 it has formally terminated the Next Generation Operational Control System, or OCX, ending a 15-year effort to modernize the ground system that operates the U.S.

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2026-04-20T15:38:16.984894-07:00
ReutersGianluca Lo Nostro, Mateusz Rabiega

France, Poland boost defence ties with military satellite project

By Reuters: France and Poland ‌will build a telecommunications satellite for the Polish military, the companies involved in the project said on Monday, as Paris and Warsaw strengthen their economic and defence ties.

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2026-04-20T12:18:13.735192-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Germany receives final A400M as Airbus pushes upgrades amid shrinking backlog

By Air Data News: Luftwaffe completes 53-aircraft fleet while manufacturer seeks new roles and customers for Airbus has delivered the 53rd and final A400M Atlas to the German Air Force , completing the country’s order more than a decade after the first aircraft entered service in 2014.

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2026-04-20T14:01:54.597336-07:00
insidedefense.comAbby Shepherd

Anduril and HD Hyundai move out on production for potential MUSV candidate

By insidedefense.com: NATIONAL HARBOR, MD -- As the Navy seeks options for its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program, Anduril and South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai are working to produce a new class of autonomous surface vessels, the two companies said today.

2026-04-20T11:17:51.789110-07:00