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May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lithuania Buys Extra HIMARS Battery

Lithuania has signed a $280 million agreement with the United States to acquire an additional battery of HIMARS. The deal includes launchers, guided missiles, communication systems, and logistical support,...

May 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

DZYNE Wins USAF ULTRA Turbo Deal

DZYNE Technologies has received a contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to deliver its ULTRA Turbo UAV, advancing the platform toward operational deployment. The turbocharged UAV has...

May 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Army Advances Detection With Northrop

Northrop Grumman has secured a contract from the US Army to advance its Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS) into the next development phase. Designed to enhance pilot awareness, ITDS...

May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Awards AV Switchblade 400 Deal

The US Army has selected AeroVironment’s Switchblade 400 for its LASSO program, aimed at equipping brigade combat teams with precision strike capabilities. The system is a medium-range, man-portable loitering...

May 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Turkey Unveils Mobile 105mm Howitzer

Turkey has enhanced the mobility of its artillery forces by introducing the URAN 105mm howitzer, a new vehicle-mounted platform designed for rapid “shoot-and-scoot” operations. Developed by Makine ve Kimya...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

France Revives Scalp Naval Production

France is preparing to restart production of its Naval Cruise Missile (Scalp Naval) to strengthen long-range strike capabilities. Production had previously ceased in 2021 after initial orders were fulfilled,...

May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

DroneShield, Terma Partner on C-UAS

DroneShield and Terma have entered into a strategic partnership to develop integrated counter-drone (C-UAS) solutions. The collaboration focuses on combining AI-based detection, electronic warfare systems, and command-and-control software into...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Interceptors

Raytheon has secured a $441.6 million contract to supply Patriot GEM-T missile systems under Operation Epic Fury. The deal expands a broader $2.4 billion framework agreement and supports ongoing...

May 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Navy Accepts 70th E-2D Hawkeye

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the US Navy, highlighting continued production momentum for the carrier-based surveillance aircraft. Developed to replace the older E-1 Tracer,...

May 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Christens Navajo-Class Ship

The US Navy has officially christened its seventh Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue vessel, the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), during a ceremony held in Mobile, Alabama. The ship...