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May 18, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Keysight, SRC UK Modernize EW Testing

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have partnered to expand electronic warfare testing and simulation capabilities for defense customers through the Electronic Warfare Advanced Simulation Platform. The collaboration will provide...

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 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Drone Sensor Pact Signed by Baykar

Safran and Baykar have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing drone technologies through cooperation on sensors, guided weapons, and navigation systems. A key aspect of the agreement involves...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria Expands Hämeenlinna Partnership

Patria and the Finnish city of Hämeenlinna are preparing a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding the local defense industrial ecosystem. The initiative will focus on industrial infrastructure, workforce development,...

May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Diehl, Greece Extend IRIS-T Partnership

Diehl Defence and Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their cooperation agreement for the IRIS-T missile program, extending a partnership that has lasted more than two decades. The renewed memorandum...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Czechia, Patria Expand Defense Ties

Finnish defense company Patria has signed cooperation agreements with several Czech state-owned defense institutions as Prague advances plans to procure a new fleet of 8×8 armored vehicles. The partnerships...

April 30, 2026
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Air Platforms

New helicopter program by Bell, Korea

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries are working together to develop a next-generation utility helicopter for South Korea. Based on tiltrotor technology, the platform aims to deliver faster speeds...

April 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha, Leidos Team on Navy Ships

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos have partnered to develop next-generation US Navy ships and expand shipbuilding capacity. The collaboration combines shipbuilding expertise with advanced systems engineering to enhance naval production...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Japan, Northrop Expand EW Cooperation

Japan is pursuing stronger electronic warfare capabilities through a new collaboration with Northrop Grumman focused on building domestic expertise, improving data management, and advancing threat simulation technologies. The initiative...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Anduril, Kraken Team on Navy USVs

Anduril Industries has joined forces with Kraken Technology Group to deliver a new family of compact unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy, aimed at expanding maritime autonomous capabilities....