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US drops plan to deploy troops to Poland

The United States has reportedly canceled plans to deploy around 4,000 troops to Poland as part of a broader reorganization of American military forces in Europe. The decision came...

USS Gerald Ford returns after deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, recognized as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has returned to the United States after completing a 326-day deployment that included operations in the Caribbean...

May 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Hermes drone capabilities explained

The Hermes drone family, developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems, has emerged as one of the most influential unmanned aerial vehicle platforms in modern warfare. Long before drones became a...

CSG considers stake in KNDS

Czech defense company CSG is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in Franco-German armored vehicle producer KNDS, according to Reuters. The discussions involve German family shareholders who jointly control...

Peru orders fifth C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered an additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet to five units as the country strengthens disaster response, medical evacuation, and remote logistics capabilities....

Germany integrates NH90 Sea Tiger on F124

Germany’s arms procurement agency has contracted Turbo-Technik to integrate the NH90 Sea Tiger naval helicopter onto F124-class frigates, supporting the German Navy’s transition away from its aging Sea Lynx...

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Israel extends F-35I range with fuel tanks

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone a $34-million contract to develop external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters, aiming to significantly extend operational...

Hanwha, Milrem build UGV for Romania

Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Milrem Robotics have partnered to pursue Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle procurement program through a collaborative industrial framework emphasizing local production and integration. The proposed solution...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Kopin expands US OLED microdisplay output

Kopin Corporation is moving OLED microdisplay manufacturing entirely in-house at its Massachusetts headquarters following the acquisition of advanced OLED deposition equipment. The decision eliminates reliance on outsourced fabrication and...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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L3Harris adds AI counter-drone tech to radios

L3Harris has unveiled Wraith Shield, an AI-powered software upgrade that transforms tactical radios into distributed counter-drone sensing nodes. Integrated into existing communication systems, the technology uses radio frequency sensing...