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May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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 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,...