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Finland signs deal to procure 112 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Kore
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has signed a government-to-government agreement with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency for the procurement of additional K9 self-propelled howitzers.

Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV launches STP-S29A mission, deploying multiple Space Force satellites
Northrop Grumman successfully launched the STP-S29A mission aboard its Minotaur IV launch vehicle on April 8.

BAE Systems awarded $146 million contract to begin second source production of M776 cannons for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin production of M776 cannons for the U.S. Army’s M777 towed 155mm howitzer.

Textron Aviation wins first military order for cessna SkyCourier as Belgium selects aircraft for special operations
Textron Aviation announced that Belgium has placed the first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, selecting five aircraft to support its Special Operations Forces.
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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.

Lockheed Martin details NGI interceptor capabilities as next-generation system for U.S. missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin has outlined key features of its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), presenting the system as an advanced solution for countering intercontinental ballistic missile threats.

U.S. officials highlight successful rescue of downed airmen in Iran following F-15E shootdown during Operation Epic Fury
The U.S. Department of War said senior officials praised the successful rescue of two airmen following the downing of a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran.



