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Elbit lands major Europe defense contract

Israel’s Elbit Systems has secured a major $1.4-billion defense modernization contract from an unnamed European customer, further expanding the company’s growing footprint across Europe. The agreement includes autonomous unmanned...

India reveals long-term defense strategy

India has unveiled its “Defence Forces Vision 2047” roadmap, outlining long-term military reforms aimed at transforming the country’s armed forces into a more integrated and technologically advanced fighting force....

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...

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...

May 26, 2026
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Boxer IFVs receive new anti-drone suite

The US Navy has awarded Arcfield a multi-year contract to continue supporting submarine combat control systems under the Code 25 program. The effort focuses on the AN/BYG-1 combat system,...

Marines expand MRZR Alpha vehicle fleet

Australia plans to retire its fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft as part of a broader defense strategy focused on long-range strike and surveillance operations. The aircraft, previously...

May 26, 2026
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Korea moves ahead with nuclear subs plan

The UK Royal Navy has conducted joint exercises in Norway integrating Wildcat helicopters with unmanned aerial systems during Tamber Shield operations. Puma drones supported forward scouting and target identification...

May 26, 2026
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Mogami warships offered to New Zealand

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs onto MQ-9 Reaper drones, expanding their precision strike capability for contested battlefield operations. The lightweight guided...

May 26, 2026
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Indonesia advances local submarine program

The US Coast Guard is working with Lockheed Martin to develop a high-power microwave system capable of disabling small smuggling vessels and uncrewed surface threats. The technology uses focused...

Thailand orders Airbus C295 airlifters

Thailand has expanded its Airbus C295 tactical transport fleet with an order for two additional aircraft, increasing total fleet strength to five platforms. The aircraft will support troop transport,...