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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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Naval Platforms
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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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Land Platforms
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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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Naval Platforms
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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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Naval Platforms
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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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Naval Platforms
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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...

Arcfield secures Navy submarine support deal

Diehl Defence has successfully demonstrated its Ziesel unmanned ground vehicle firing Spike LR anti-tank guided missiles during a live-fire campaign conducted with Rafael and EuroSpike GmbH. The lightweight tracked...

Australia phases out Spartan transport fleet

The Pentagon has selected Anduril Industries to supply at least 3,000 Barracuda-500M cruise missiles under a framework agreement focused on expanding low-cost, mass-produced strike capability. Designed for hyper-scale production,...

May 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UK trials helicopter-drone battlefield tactics

Saab and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have expanded defense cooperation focused on submarines, naval platforms, underwater systems, and future maritime technologies. The agreement includes plans for lifecycle support, export...