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May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

India advances 300kW laser weapon program

India is developing a new 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon (DEW) designed to neutralize emerging aerial and battlefield threats at ranges of up to 20 kilometers. The system integrates advanced beam-generation...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

USAF selects L3Harris for C2 data sharing

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Air Force to develop critical elements of the military’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), a secure digital command-and-control infrastructure designed to...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

MBDA to set up MICA missile MRO in India

MBDA is set to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India following an agreement with the Indian Air Force (IAF)....

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Ajax fighting vehicle guide and overview

The Ajax fighting vehicle program represents the British Army’s next-generation armored reconnaissance and digital warfare platform developed by General Dynamics UK. Built on the ASCOD 2 chassis, Ajax combines...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Leopard 2A8 tank factory opens in Norway

KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian automotive servicing company RITEK have inaugurated a new manufacturing and testing center in Levanger, Norway, for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank. The facility supports...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Romania confirms corvette production deal

Romania is moving forward with plans to acquire two MMPV 90 light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with construction scheduled to take place domestically in Mangalia under the EU-backed SAFE defense...

May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HDT Robotics trains US troops on UGVs

HDT Robotics is conducting operational evaluations of its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle with the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The exercises are designed to...

May 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy christens new recovery vessel

The US Navy has christened the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), the seventh Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue vessel designed to support modern maritime recovery and support operations. Named...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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France restarts Scalp Naval production

France is preparing to restart production of its Naval Cruise Missile (NCM), also known as Scalp Naval, to strengthen long-range precision strike capabilities amid rising global security tensions. The...

May 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

France boosts missile production after ops

France is rapidly increasing missile production after military operations in the Middle East exposed critical shortages in ammunition stockpiles. French Air and Space Force operations against drones and missile...