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New Submarine, Drone Pact Signed

Swedish defense company Saab and Poland’s PGZ have agreed to deepen cooperation across multiple naval defense sectors, including submarines, underwater technologies, and autonomous maritime systems. The partnership outlines plans...

3,000 Leidos Missiles Boost US Arsenal

Leidos has been selected by the Pentagon to support a large-scale procurement effort involving 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles designed to expand the US military’s precision strike capabilities through...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Barracuda-500M Production Set to Rise

Anduril Industries has secured a significant Pentagon contract aimed at rapidly expanding production of the Barracuda-500M containerized cruise missile, reflecting the US military’s growing emphasis on scalable and low-cost...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Diehl UGV Completes Spike LR Test

Diehl Defence has achieved a major milestone in unmanned combat vehicle development after its Ziesel UGV successfully conducted live launches of Spike LR guided missiles during an intensive multi-day...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Drone Sensor Pact Signed by Baykar

Safran and Baykar have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing drone technologies through cooperation on sensors, guided weapons, and navigation systems. A key aspect of the agreement involves...

Follow-On Chunmoo Deal Signed

Estonia is continuing to expand its long-range artillery and missile capabilities through a new procurement of additional K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems from South Korea. The latest acquisition...

May 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Indigenous C-295 Set for Rollout

The Tata-Airbus military aircraft facility in Gujarat is reportedly preparing for the rollout of India’s first locally assembled C-295 tactical transport aircraft, marking a historic moment for the nation’s...

May 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches