May, 2026 - internationaldefencenews.com

TRL-4D radar delivered to German Air Force

HENSOLDT has installed the first TRL-4D LR radar system in northern Germany as part of the German Air Force’s effort to modernize its air surveillance network. Using advanced AESA...

$407M deal boosts Guam air defense

Lockheed Martin has received a major contract expansion to continue building Guam’s integrated missile defense system, a critical element of US Indo-Pacific security strategy. The layered architecture combines Aegis,...

SMARTSHOOTER secures new Army order

SMARTSHOOTER has received a new $10.7-million contract from the US Army for its SMASH 2000LE smart fire-control systems, strengthening the company’s presence in the American defense market. The AI-enabled...

May 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Inside Britain’s Challenger 3 program

Challenger 3 is the British Army’s next-generation main battle tank, designed to transform the aging Challenger 2 into a modern, networked combat platform. Featuring a new 120mm smoothbore gun,...

IRIS-T partnership renewed by Greece

Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their partnership on the IRIS-T missile program as European demand for advanced air defense systems continues to rise. The cooperation...

Akinci drone gains enhanced strike capability

EDGE and Baykar are integrating Al Tariq precision-guided munitions onto the Bayraktar Akinci combat drone, expanding the platform’s long-range strike capabilities. The agreement combines Baykar’s advanced unmanned aircraft technology...

Japan orders 300 locally made drones

Japan has awarded Terra Drone a contract to manufacture 300 modular UAVs for military training, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into defense technologies. The deal reflects...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Finnish defense partnership grows with Patria

Patria and the Finnish city of Hämeenlinna are deepening cooperation to strengthen Finland’s defense-industrial base through infrastructure development, workforce growth, and collaborative defense projects. The initiative supports local manufacturing...

New Bolide missile boosts RBS 70 NG

Saab has introduced the Bolide 2 missile for the RBS 70 NG air defense system, significantly enhancing counter-drone and short-range interception capabilities. The upgraded missile features improved terminal performance,...

Ukraine Patriot support funded by Norway

Norway has strengthened NATO’s PURL initiative with a new $304-million contribution supporting Patriot interceptor deliveries to Ukraine. The effort is designed to accelerate allied weapons transfers and improve battlefield...