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May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A deliveries may speed up

The induction timeline for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft may be pushed beyond June due to ongoing discussions regarding the operational readiness of the aircraft, according to defence sources...

May 16, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Poland troop deployment plan dropped by US

Washington has reportedly canceled plans to deploy around 4,000 American soldiers to Poland as part of changes to US military positioning in Europe. The decision came shortly after the...

May 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Gerald Ford carrier completes 326-day mission

After nearly a year at sea, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned to its home base in Norfolk, Virginia, following a 326-day deployment. The mission marked...

May 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Inside the Hermes surveillance drone

The Hermes family of unmanned aerial vehicles has played a major role in transforming modern intelligence and reconnaissance operations. Developed by Israeli defence company Elbit Systems, these medium-altitude, long-endurance...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms

CSG Eyes Stake in KNDS Tank Unit

Czech defense company CSG is reportedly attempting to acquire a stake in Franco-German armored vehicle manufacturer KNDS, according to Reuters. KNDS, formed through the merger of Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann...

May 15, 2026
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Peru Orders Fifth C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered another Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet to five aircraft as the country strengthens disaster response, medical evacuation, and logistics capabilities in remote...

May 15, 2026
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Germany Integrates NH90 on F124 Ships

Germany’s arms procurement agency has contracted Turbo-Technik to integrate the newly introduced NH90 Sea Tiger maritime helicopter onto the German Navy’s F124-class frigates. The work includes structural modifications to...

May 15, 2026
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Israel Extends F-35I Range With Tanks

Israel has awarded a $34-million contract to Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop and integrate external fuel tanks for the Israeli Air Force’s F-35I “Adir” fighter fleet, aiming to...

May 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Hanwha, Milrem Develop UGV for Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with Estonia-based Milrem Robotics to jointly compete for Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program, with the agreement signed during the BSDA 2026 defense exhibition in Bucharest....