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May 14, 2026
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Safran, Baykar team on drone technologies

France’s Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a cooperation agreement focused on integrating advanced sensors, navigation technologies, and precision-guided weapons into unmanned aerial systems. Under the partnership,...

Greece extends IRIS-T deal with Diehl

Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their long-standing partnership on the IRIS-T missile program through a new memorandum of understanding signed in Athens. The cooperation extends...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Patria expands ties with Hämeenlinna

Finnish defense company Patria and the city of Hämeenlinna are preparing a long-term cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Finland’s defense-industrial ecosystem. The initiative focuses on expanding industrial infrastructure, workforce...

May 7, 2026
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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 4, 2026
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Japan, India partner on AI drone project

Japan and India have initiated collaboration on next-generation unmanned aircraft systems capable of autonomous decision-making even in disconnected or jammed environments. The partnership is being led by Tokyo-based Digital...

April 30, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Bell, KAI team for high-speed helicopter

Bell Textron has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore advanced solutions for South Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program. The collaboration evaluates tiltrotor designs based on Bell’s...

April 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Hanwha, Leidos team for Navy ship design

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos have partnered to develop next-generation naval vessels and expand shipbuilding capacity. The collaboration focuses on adapting Korean ship designs to US Navy requirements and strengthening...

Japan partners Northrop for EW upgrades

Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through a strategic collaboration with Northrop Grumman. The partnership focuses on strengthening Japan’s ability to manage the full EW cycle, including...

April 24, 2026
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Netherlands, USAF Seal Deal on CCA Drone Wingmen

The partnership between the United States Air Force and Netherlands on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) represents a significant step in multinational integration of next-generation air combat systems. The initiative...

April 22, 2026
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Anduril, Kraken partner on scalable USV for US Navy

Anduril Industries has partnered with Kraken Technology Group to develop a scalable family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the United States Navy. The collaboration emphasizes modular payload integration,...