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May 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Delivers 1,000th SABR Radar

has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 SABR radar, marking a major milestone in the modernization of legacy fighter aircraft such as the F-16. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar enhances aircraft...

May 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Serbia Unveils Armed IKA-20-M Drone

has introduced a new armed version of its IKA-20-M multicopter drone platform featuring a 7.62mm machine gun capable of firing 250 rounds during a single mission. Named the IKA-MACHINE-GUN,...

May 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Quantum, Rohde Add SIGINT to UAVs

has partnered with to integrate advanced signal intelligence payloads onto tactical unmanned aerial vehicles. The agreement aims to bring sophisticated electronic intelligence capabilities, traditionally limited to large aircraft such...

May 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Babcock Expands With AtkinsRéalis

British defense contractor has signed a five-year partnership agreement with Canadian engineering company to expand engineering support for UK defense and submarine programs. The arrangement is designed to strengthen...

May 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Deploys Patriot System to Turkey

Germany will deploy a Patriot air defense battery to Turkey as part of a NATO rotational mission aimed at strengthening regional missile defense capabilities. Around 150 German troops from...

May 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Germany Orders More JSM for F-35s

Germany has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a 3.5-billion-krone contract to procure additional Joint Strike Missiles for its future fleet of 35 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The acquisition...

May 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

France Orders 17 Saab Giraffe Radars

France has ordered 17 Saab Giraffe 1X radars to strengthen its short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities with highly mobile surveillance systems. Under the agreement, Saab will deliver one...

May 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Sweden to Buy Naval Group Frigates

Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to build four new frigates for the Swedish Navy in a major defense-industrial agreement valued at more than 10 billion kronor per vessel....

May 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

V2X Wins KC-130J Upgrade Contract

V2X has secured a US Navy contract to integrate the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system onto Marine Corps KC-130J tanker and transport aircraft. The LAIRCM system is designed to...

May 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Eyes Type 88 Missile Export

Japan is considering transferring its retired Type 88 anti-ship missile systems to the Philippines following Manila’s reported interest in strengthening coastal defense capabilities. The truck-mounted missile, developed by Mitsubishi...