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May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

May 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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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Naval Platforms

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 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Soldier Systems

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....

May 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Dutch seek entry into EU defense network

The Netherlands has moved closer to joining OCCAR, the European defense procurement organization responsible for managing multinational armament programs across Europe. A bill submitted to parliament would make the...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...