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UK Revamps Defense Procurement Rules

The UK government is introducing procurement reforms that would increase profits for defense contractors delivering projects on time while reducing guaranteed returns for underperforming suppliers. Proposed changes to the...

Keysight, SRC UK Modernize EW Testing

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have partnered to expand electronic warfare testing and simulation capabilities for defense customers through the Electronic Warfare Advanced Simulation Platform. The collaboration will provide...

May 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Lockheed NGC2 Succeeds in Balikatan

Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Command and Control prototype underwent operational testing during Balikatan 2026, where US and Philippine forces evaluated distributed battlefield coordination across air, land, and fires operations....

UK Signs $1.33B RCH 155 Deal

The UK has awarded a nearly 1-billion-pound contract to procure 72 RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems as replacements for the aging AS-90 fleet. The agreement with ARTEC, a joint...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK Shortlists Firms for Apache Wingman

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Anduril UK, BAE Systems, Tekever, and Thales to develop autonomous drone concepts for the British Army’s Apache helicopter wingman program under Project...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Army Expands Hypersonic Tests With Hawks

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $325.5-million contract to develop the RangeHawk prototype, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk drone designed to support hypersonic missile testing. The uncrewed...

Japan Eyes Type 88 Missile Export

Japan is considering transferring its retired Type 88 anti-ship missile systems to the Philippines following Manila’s reported interest in strengthening coastal defense capabilities. The truck-mounted missile, developed by Mitsubishi...

Tejas Mk1A engine deliveries expected soon

HAL has expressed confidence that the supply of GE F404-IN20 engines required for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft program will improve significantly in the coming months. According to HAL...

New TEJAS STOL drone revealed in India

Indian defence startup Aryavart Technologies has introduced a new tactical unmanned aerial vehicle called TEJAS STOL, aimed at supporting long-range battlefield and surveillance missions. The Bhopal-based company, which earlier...

May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Indigenous display unit planned for Hawk jet

India has taken another important step toward strengthening self-reliance in military aviation technology with CSIR-CSIO and Bharat Electronics Limited joining hands to develop a homegrown Pilot Display Unit for...