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CSG Eyes Stake in KNDS Tank Unit

Czech defense company CSG is reportedly attempting to acquire a stake in Franco-German armored vehicle manufacturer KNDS, according to Reuters. KNDS, formed through the merger of Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann...

Peru Orders Fifth C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered another Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet to five aircraft as the country strengthens disaster response, medical evacuation, and logistics capabilities in remote...

Germany Integrates NH90 on F124 Ships

Germany’s arms procurement agency has contracted Turbo-Technik to integrate the newly introduced NH90 Sea Tiger maritime helicopter onto the German Navy’s F124-class frigates. The work includes structural modifications to...

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Israel Extends F-35I Range With Tanks

Israel has awarded a $34-million contract to Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop and integrate external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” fighter fleet, aiming to...

Hanwha, Milrem Develop UGV for Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with Estonia-based Milrem Robotics to jointly compete for Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program, with the agreement signed during the BSDA 2026 defense exhibition in Bucharest....

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Kopin Expands OLED Defense Production

Kopin Corporation has announced plans to fully internalize OLED microdisplay manufacturing at its headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts, following the acquisition of advanced OLED deposition equipment and supporting production systems....

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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L3Harris Adds AI to Tactical Radios

L3Harris has introduced Wraith Shield, a software-based upgrade that transforms tactical radios into AI-enabled counter-drone sensing systems capable of detecting small aerial threats through radio frequency analysis. The technology...

Core Systems Supplies Army C2 Computers

Core Systems has won a contract to supply its ATMOS2 ruggedized tactical computers for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now (C2NOW) initiative, part of the broader Next Generation Command...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Meet the M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle

The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was developed for the US Army to deliver rapid troop mobility for infantry brigade combat teams operating in demanding environments. Unlike traditional armored...

Advanced NVG Production Awarded to Elbit

Elbit Systems has secured a major US Army contract valued at $212 million for the continued production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems, supporting modernization efforts for frontline soldier...