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Switzerland Seeks New Air Defense

Switzerland is evaluating alternative air defense systems amid major delays affecting deliveries of the Patriot missile defense system previously ordered from the United States. Swiss procurement officials have reportedly...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Czechia, Patria Expand Defense Ties

Finnish defense company Patria has signed cooperation agreements with several Czech state-owned defense institutions as Prague advances plans to procure a new fleet of 8×8 armored vehicles. The partnerships...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Guide to UK Ajax Fighting Vehicle

The British Army’s Ajax armored fighting vehicle program represents a major effort to modernize the UK’s reconnaissance and strike capabilities through a digitally integrated combat platform. Developed by General...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

MBDA to Build MICA MRO Hub in India

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

Rheinmetall, ELVO Build Trucks in Greece

Rheinmetall and Hellenic Vehicles Industries (ELVO) have signed an agreement to assemble military trucks in Greece, strengthening the country’s domestic defense manufacturing capability. Production will take place at ELVO’s...

Lockheed Unveils Lithuania HIMARS

Lockheed Martin and Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence have officially unveiled the country’s first HIMARS systems during a ceremony in Arkansas. The event highlighted growing defense cooperation between Lithuania...

May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HDT Robotics Trains US Army on UGVs

HDT Robotics is conducting operational evaluations of its Hunter WOLF with soldiers from the US Army 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The exercises focus on reducing the...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Romania Confirms MMPV 90 Corvette Build

Romania is advancing plans to procure two light corvettes based on the MMPV 90 design from Rheinmetall subsidiary Naval Vessels Lürssen. Construction will take place in Mangalia as part...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

KNDS, RITEK Open Leopard 2A8 Plant

KNDS Deutschland and RITEK have inaugurated a new production facility in Levanger, Norway, dedicated to assembling Leopard 2A8 platforms for the Norwegian Army. The facility supports Norway’s multi-billion-dollar tank...

US Approves Jet Ranger X Sale to Philippines

The United States has approved a $150 million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and aviation training capabilities....