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May 1, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Redback IFV future warfare overview

The AS21 Redback IFV, developed by Hanwha Aerospace, is a next-generation armored platform selected under Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program. It features advanced survivability through layered armor, active...

May 1, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

India builds AI radar for Mach 5 threats

India is developing advanced radar systems to detect hypersonic missiles traveling at speeds above Mach 5. A major challenge lies in the plasma layer generated around such missiles due...

Textron unveils armed UGV system

Textron Systems and Howe & Howe have introduced the RIPSAW M1 unmanned ground vehicle, designed for modern battlefield operations. Built on a modular open systems architecture, the platform allows...

April 30, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Northrop adds Green Hills to GPS system

Northrop Grumman has integrated Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real-time operating system into its LN-351 Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System–Modernization (EGI-M). The system merges inertial navigation with an M-Code GPS...

10 EU allies form joint naval force

A group of ten European nations has signed a statement of intent to strengthen cooperation under the Joint Expeditionary Force to counter emerging threats in northern waters. Led by...

April 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

THUNDART rocket reaches live fire stage

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have successfully demonstrated the THUNDART rocket system, achieving key milestones within just 18 months. Testing at Île du Levant confirmed structural integrity and...

Raytheon secures $833M ESSM Block 2 deal

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an $833 million contract to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems for 12 allied nations under the NATO SEASPARROW consortium....

Lockheed gets $1B HIMARS production deal

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13 billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS systems for the US and allied nations, including Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Known for its...

April 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Albania naval plan includes 10 new ships

Fincantieri and KAYO have formed a joint venture to develop Albania’s naval shipbuilding capacity. The partnership aims to construct up to 10 naval vessels by 2030 while revitalizing domestic...

Leidos secures $456M support deal

Leidos has secured a $456 million, four-year contract to continue operating Military OneSource for the US Department of Defense. The platform serves more than 4.7 million users, providing 24/7...