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May 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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

First Romanian Cobra II Rolls Out

Otokar has officially revealed the first Cobra II armored mobility vehicle manufactured in Romania, signaling the launch of local production for the Romanian military’s large-scale armored vehicle acquisition project....

Export Borsuk Vehicle Debuts in Slovakia

PGZ has officially presented an export configuration of the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle at a defense event in Slovakia, showcasing the platform’s adaptability for international customers. The new version...

Zulu Unveils Swarm Munition Launcher

Zulu Defence Systems has unveiled a new portable multi-barrel launcher engineered for rapid deployment of loitering munitions and coordinated swarm strike operations. Designed for infantry units, special forces, and...

Leidos Wins $2.7B Hypersonic Contract

Leidos has received a $2.7-billion contract from the US Army to accelerate the transition of key hypersonic weapons programs from development into full-scale production. The agreement consolidates the Thermal...

May 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Poland to Build Hydra Rockets Locally

Poland is moving to establish domestic assembly and future production capabilities for 70mm Hydra rockets through a partnership involving Polish Armaments Group subsidiary Nitro-Chem, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical...

May 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

HENSOLDT Expands MDOcore With IBM

HENSOLDT and IBM have entered a strategic partnership focused on advancing software-defined defense technologies and accelerating development of the MDOcore battlefield integration platform. Under the agreement, IBM Germany will...

May 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

India Tests Indigenous Glide Bomb Kit

Research Centre Imarat has successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, an indigenous glide bomb kit developed to transform conventional gravity bombs...

May 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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France Advances MLRS Replacement Plan

Thales and ArianeGroup have successfully completed the first firing test of the FLP-T 150 tactical ballistic missile, a system being developed as a potential indigenous replacement for France’s aging...

Navy Unveils 450-Ship Golden Fleet Plan

The United States Navy has unveiled a sweeping 30-year “Golden Fleet” modernization strategy designed to expand the fleet beyond 450 vessels during the early 2030s while revitalizing America’s maritime...