May, 2026 - globaldefencemagazine.com

Zorawar tank receives thermal stealth upgrade

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important component of military command and control systems as armed forces seek faster and more accurate battlefield decision-making capabilities. AI-enabled networks are being...

May 28, 2026
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IAF develops mobile S-400 firing tactics

Defense organizations are accelerating development of next-generation tactical missile systems capable of engaging aerial, maritime, and ground-based threats with greater precision and survivability. Modern missile programs emphasize extended range,...

May 28, 2026
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L3Harris partners Poland for PAC-3 production

Modern armed forces are expanding deployment of integrated battlefield surveillance systems that combine drones, radar networks, thermal sensors, and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness in real time. These...

Canada orders Leonardo M-346T trainer jets

India is accelerating research into directed energy weapons as DRDO advances development of high-energy laser and microwave-based defense systems. These technologies are intended to provide rapid-response protection against drones,...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Thales develops advanced electro-optic shield

The US Navy is continuing to expand testing and deployment of autonomous surface vessels as part of its future distributed maritime operations strategy. These unmanned platforms are designed to...

May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
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F-35 leads MQ-20 drone in new test flight

Japan is intensifying work on hypersonic defense technologies as regional military competition drives demand for faster and more advanced missile interception capabilities. The country is investing in next-generation radar...

Germany awards Rheinmetall $1.18B vehicle deal

Turkey is accelerating development of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft as part of its broader push toward advanced indigenous aerospace capability. Designed for carrier-capable and high-speed operations, the...

Poland gets Cubic tactical data link system

Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) program continues to expand as the US Army accelerates modernization of its integrated air and missile defense network. Designed to...

May 27, 2026
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Greek Hydra frigates to receive upgrades

Greece has selected Thales to modernize the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates through a comprehensive mid-life upgrade program. The modernization includes the installation of the Tacticos combat management system, NS100...

US expands Freedom Eagle missile output

AeroVironment has received an additional $20.2-million US government investment to expand production of its Freedom Eagle-1 kinetic counter-drone interceptor missile. The funding will support a major facility expansion in...