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May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
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F-35I gains range via external tanks

Israel is expanding the operational reach of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters through a new contract for external fuel tank development by Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone. The effort is...

Romania gets new unmanned ground vehicle

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics are jointly pursuing Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program with a combination of wheeled and tracked robotic systems designed for logistics, reconnaissance, and combat support...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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US defense drives Kopin OLED expansion

Kopin is bringing production of its OLED microdisplays fully in-house to strengthen supply chain security and accelerate deliveries for defense customers. The compact high-resolution displays are widely used in...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Tactical radios gain AI drone defense

L3Harris has developed Wraith Shield, a software upgrade that transforms tactical radios into AI-enabled counter-drone detection systems. By using radio frequency sensing and distributed networking, each soldier’s radio becomes...

Rugged C2 systems ordered by US Army

Core Systems will provide ATMOS2 ruggedized tactical computers for the US Army’s C2NOW battlefield management program, supporting the military’s push toward faster and more connected command-and-control systems. The lightweight...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US M1301 infantry vehicle unveiled

The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle is a lightweight, highly mobile troop carrier designed to move US Army infantry units quickly across difficult terrain. Built for airborne and air assault...

US orders advanced NVGs from Elbit

The US Army has expanded production of Elbit Systems’ ENVG-B night vision goggles, reinforcing efforts to modernize soldier battlefield awareness and low-light combat capability. The wearable system combines thermal...

New naval pact signed by Saab and PGZ

Saab and PGZ are deepening cooperation on naval defense programs, including submarines, underwater systems, and autonomous maritime technologies. The partnership supports Poland’s efforts to modernize its naval industry while...

Leidos to deliver 3,000 LCCM missiles

Leidos is developing a new generation of low-cost containerized cruise missiles for the US military under the Arsenal of Freedom initiative. Designed for scalable production and rapid deployment, the...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Anduril scales Barracuda-500M missile output

The Pentagon is moving forward with large-scale procurement of Anduril’s Barracuda-500M cruise missile, a low-cost and mass-producible strike system designed for long-range precision attacks. Fired from standard containerized launchers,...