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May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India Advances 300kW Laser Weapon

India is advancing development of a 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon capable of engaging aerial threats at ranges up to 20 kilometers. The laser-based system integrates advanced beam-generation technologies, including high-gain...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

USAF Picks L3Harris for C2 Upgrade

L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the US Air Force to develop key elements of the military’s Advanced Battle Management System, a secure command-and-control network designed to connect multidomain...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

MBDA to Build MICA MRO Hub in India

MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish a dedicated Maintenance, Repair, and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India. Under the...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Guide to UK Ajax Fighting Vehicle

The British Army’s Ajax armored fighting vehicle program represents a major effort to modernize the UK’s reconnaissance and strike capabilities through a digitally integrated combat platform. Developed by General...

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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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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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 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Christens Navajo-Class Ship

The US Navy has officially christened its seventh Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue vessel, the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), during a ceremony held in Mobile, Alabama. The ship...

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,...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Upgrades ZU-23-2 to C-UAS Role

The Indian Army has launched a major modernization program to upgrade its legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns, transforming them into advanced counter-drone and low-altitude air defence platforms. The upgrade...