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Tonbo reveals SharkJet loitering weapon

Indian defense technology company Tonbo Imaging has unveiled SharkJet, a new jet-powered loitering munition designed for high-speed precision strike missions against high-value and time-sensitive targets. Revealed at the North...

Kopin wins $21.5M thermal sight contract

Kopin has secured a $21.5-million follow-on contract to provide thermal imaging assemblies for a portable US military weapon system, reinforcing the company’s growing role in advanced battlefield vision technologies....

Raytheon to supply 120 SharpSight radars

Raytheon has secured its largest-ever order for the SharpSight surveillance radar system through an agreement with Blue Raven, covering 120 radar units along with production and sustainment support. Blue...

US clears $540M C-17 support for Canada

The US Department of State has approved a potential $540-million sustainment package for Canada’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifters. The agreement includes maintenance support equipment, spare parts,...

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