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Pratt & Whitney Wins $3.8B Pentagon Deal to Supply F135 Engines for Global F-35 Fleet

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026 11:34 pm

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $3.8 billion contract to build more F135 engines for the F-35 fighter jet. The deal supports global fleet readiness across 20 allied nations. Pratt & Whitney will deliver engines, spares, and technical assistance through March 2028. The F135 produces 115,000 horsepower and powers all three F-35 variants.

US Marines Test MADIS Air Defense System to Stop Drone Threats

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026 9:41 pm

US Marines successfully tested the MADIS air defense system against drone threats during live-fire drills at Fort Irwin. The system, mounted on a JLTV, uses cannons, missiles, and electronic warfare to detect and destroy low-altitude drones. The exercise confirms the system is ready for frontline operations in contested environments.

Cyprus Seeks 180 French Armored Vehicles with EU Funding

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026 9:15 pm

Cyprus is negotiating to acquire around 180 Griffon and Serval armored vehicles from France, financed by EU’s SAFE mechanism. The deal would replace aging Soviet-era equipment, simplify maintenance, and improve interoperability with European forces. It builds on a strategic partnership signed between the two countries in December 2025.

France’s Military Signs Mistral AI Deal to Speed Up Decisions

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026 8:54 pm

France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces awarded a three-year contract to AI company Mistral AI to deploy generative AI across its military. The secure tools will help process intelligence, speed up staff work, and accelerate decision-making. The deal reflects France’s strategy to maintain sovereign control over critical defense technology.

China’s 42-Vessel Ocean Mapping Campaign Boosts Submarine Warfare Against US Navy

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026 7:47 pm

China deployed 42 research vessels and hundreds of sensors across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans to map the seafloor. The multi-year campaign collects detailed environmental data to support submarine navigation and anti-submarine warfare against the U.S. Navy. The effort combines civilian research with military objectives to create a strategic advantage in contested waters.

Certified for Crisis: US Navy’s 2,000-Ft Rescue System Gets Global Go-Ahead for Submarine Emergencies

Sanjukta Praharaj April 2, 2026 7:13 pm

The US Navy has officially certified its advanced Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS) for full operational use. The

Viral F-35 Takedown Guide Sparks Global Buzz as Online Experts Step In

Sanjukta Praharaj April 2, 2026 6:46 pm

A striking online trend is unfolding amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Across Chinese social media platforms, technically skilled

HMS Active Hits Water as Royal Navy’s Type 31 Fleet at Rapid Pace

Sanjukta Praharaj April 2, 2026 5:26 pm

Babcock International Group has successfully completed the float-off of the second Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate for the Royal Navy, marking

Indra Ka-Band Move Reshapes Submarine Communications

Spain’s Indra Unlocks Ka-Band for Submarines, Changing Naval Communication

Sanjukta Praharaj April 1, 2026 5:36 pm

Spanish defense company Indra Sistemas has developed and certified a new satellite communication system designed for submarines. The system uses

Hidden Power on Israel F-16 Wings: Cluster Munitions Target Missile Launches

Sanjukta Praharaj April 1, 2026 5:36 pm

Fresh images released by the Israeli Air Force have drawn attention to a striking detail: its F-16 fighter jets appear

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Pratt & Whitney Wins $3.8B Pentagon Deal to Supply F135 Engines for Global F-35 Fleet

US Marines Test MADIS Air Defense System to Stop Drone Threats

Cyprus Seeks 180 French Armored Vehicles with EU Funding

France’s Military Signs Mistral AI Deal to Speed Up Decisions

China’s 42-Vessel Ocean Mapping Campaign Boosts Submarine Warfare Against US Navy

Certified for Crisis: US Navy’s 2,000-Ft Rescue System Gets Global Go-Ahead for Submarine Emergencies

Viral F-35 Takedown Guide Sparks Global Buzz as Online Experts Step In

HMS Active Hits Water as Royal Navy’s Type 31 Fleet at Rapid Pace

Spain’s Indra Unlocks Ka-Band for Submarines, Changing Naval Communication

Hidden Power on Israel F-16 Wings: Cluster Munitions Target Missile Launches

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