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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...

US Clears $540M C-17 Support for Canada

The US State Department has approved a potential $540-million package to support sustainment and operational readiness for Canada’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifters. The proposed deal includes...

Raytheon to Deliver 120 SharpSight Radars

Raytheon has secured its largest SharpSight radar contract to date after Blue Raven placed an order for 120 surveillance radar systems covering production and sustainment support. Under the agreement,...

Kopin Wins $21.5M Thermal Sight Deal

Kopin has received a $21.5-million follow-on contract to manufacture thermal imaging assemblies for a portable US military weapon platform designed for battlefield operations in demanding environments. The Massachusetts-based company...

Tonbo Unveils SharkJet Munition

Indian defense technology company Tonbo Imaging has introduced its new jet-powered loitering munition called SharkJet at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj. Designed as a high-speed autonomous strike...

ADE Reveals High-Speed Swarm Drones

India’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has revealed the first image of its new attritable high-speed stealth swarm drones, representing a major advancement in India’s unmanned warfare capabilities. Inspired by...

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....

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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...

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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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...