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May 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

$5.9M Raised for Defense Tech Firms

Front Ventures has secured 5 million euros in new funding to back defense technology startups focused on drones, battlefield software, and communications technologies. The company targets early-stage firms with...

May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Norway Allocates $304M for Patriot Aid

Norway has announced an additional 2.8 billion kroner ($304 million) contribution to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, including funding for Patriot air defense interceptors for Ukraine. The...

May 9, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Poland Signs $52B Defense Loan Deal

Poland has become the first nation to finalize a loan agreement under the European Union’s SAFE defence initiative, securing nearly 43.7 billion euros to modernize its military and defence...

May 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

May 7, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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...

May 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Clears $4B Patriot Missile Sale to Qatar

The United States has authorized major defense sales to two key Middle Eastern partners, approving a $4 billion package for Patriot missile systems to Qatar and a separate deal...

April 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Bushmaster vehicles, trucks get funding boost

Australia is investing heavily in modernizing its land forces with a 1.2 billion AUD package focused on next-generation mobility platforms. The plan includes new Bushmaster vehicles and upgrades to...

April 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Army Awards $65M Rocket Motor Deal

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a $65 million contract to manufacture rocket motors for the Army Tactical Missile System, reinforcing production of a key long-range strike weapon. The...

April 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Clears $11.9B Aegis Sale to Germany

Germany has moved closer to fielding advanced missile-defense frigates after Washington cleared an $11.9 billion Aegis combat system package. The proposed deal includes eight shipsets featuring SPY-6 radars, Mk...

April 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Netherlands Invests $293M in Drone JV

Netherlands has announced a €248 million investment in joint drone manufacturing with Ukraine. Production is planned in both countries under the Build with Ukraine initiative, which allows Ukrainian defense...