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May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army conducts unmanned vehicle training

The US Army is testing HDT Robotics’ Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle to improve battlefield logistics and reduce the physical strain on soldiers. The robotic platform can transport heavy...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Rheinmetall to build corvettes in Romania

Romania is advancing its naval modernization program by building two MMPV 90 light corvettes domestically with Rheinmetall support. The ships will feature advanced radar, anti-submarine, and air-defense systems while...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
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KNDS launches Leopard tank plant in Norway

Norway has opened a new Leopard 2A8 tank manufacturing center through a partnership between KNDS Deutschland and RITEK. The facility will assemble most of Norway’s new tanks locally, strengthening...

Philippines cleared for Jet Ranger X deal

The United States has approved the sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines to strengthen pilot training and rotary-wing operations. The $150-million package includes aircraft,...

New HIMARS deal signed with US

Lithuania is strengthening its long-range strike capabilities by ordering an additional HIMARS battery from the United States. The deal includes launchers, guided missiles, communications systems, and logistical support, reinforcing...

ULTRA Turbo UAV selected by US Air Force

DZYNE Technologies has secured a major AFRL contract to supply three ULTRA Turbo unmanned aircraft for next-generation ISR operations. The high-endurance UAV can fly for up to 72 hours,...

US Army boosts threat detection program

Northrop Grumman is advancing its Improved Threat Detection System for the US Army to enhance aircraft survivability in modern combat environments. Using the ATHENA multispectral sensor, the system provides...

Switchblade 400 chosen for LASSO program

The US Army has selected AeroVironment’s Switchblade 400 loitering munition for its LASSO program, strengthening battlefield precision-strike capabilities for mobile combat units. Designed as a lightweight tank destroyer, the...

New shoot-and-scoot howitzer from Turkey

Turkey has unveiled the URAN vehicle-mounted 105mm howitzer to improve artillery mobility and battlefield survivability. Based on the BORAN system, the wheeled platform enables rapid deployment and quick repositioning...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Scalp Naval missile production revived

France is restarting production of its Scalp Naval cruise missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities in response to growing geopolitical tensions. The missile provides precision attacks against strategic land...