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Switzerland seeks new air defense systems

Switzerland is exploring alternative and complementary air defense systems amid delays affecting delivery of its Patriot missile defense systems. The Swiss procurement agency has reportedly contacted manufacturers from Germany,...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Czechia, Patria deepen vehicle partnership

Finnish defense company Patria has signed multiple agreements with Czech state-owned defense organizations as Prague advances plans to replace its aging Pandur II armored fleet with more than 250...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Ajax fighting vehicle guide and overview

The Ajax fighting vehicle program represents the British Army’s next-generation armored reconnaissance and digital warfare platform developed by General Dynamics UK. Built on the ASCOD 2 chassis, Ajax combines...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

MBDA to set up MICA missile MRO in India

MBDA is set to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India following an agreement with the Indian Air Force (IAF)....

Rheinmetall, ELVO partner on truck assembly

Rheinmetall has signed an agreement with Greece’s Hellenic Vehicles Industries (ELVO) to assemble military logistics trucks and specialized defense systems domestically in Thessaloniki. The partnership will focus on producing...

Lockheed unveils first HIMARS for Lithuania

Lockheed Martin and Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence have unveiled Lithuania’s first HIMARS launchers at the company’s facility in Camden, Arkansas, marking a major milestone in Vilnius’ long-range precision...

May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HDT Robotics trains US troops on UGVs

HDT Robotics is conducting operational evaluations of its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle with the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The exercises are designed to...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Romania confirms corvette production deal

Romania is moving forward with plans to acquire two MMPV 90 light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with construction scheduled to take place domestically in Mangalia under the EU-backed SAFE defense...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Leopard 2A8 tank factory opens in Norway

KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian automotive servicing company RITEK have inaugurated a new manufacturing and testing center in Levanger, Norway, for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank. The facility supports...

US approves Jet Ranger X sale to Philippines

The US State Department has approved a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, aimed at strengthening Manila’s rotary-wing training and operational...