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Blue Raven radar deal awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon has received its largest SharpSight radar order to date, with Blue Raven procuring 120 systems for global distribution and sustainment. The software-defined radar can track over 1,000 targets...

Canada gets approval for C-17 sustainment

The United States has approved a $540-million sustainment package for Canada’s C-17 Globemaster III transport fleet. The agreement includes maintenance support, spare parts, repair services, and logistics systems to...

Patriot delay pushes Swiss defense search

Switzerland is reassessing air defense options as delays impact the delivery of Patriot missile systems. The country has contacted manufacturers from Europe, Israel, and South Korea to evaluate systems...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria expands armored ties with Czechia

Patria is strengthening cooperation with Czech defense organizations as Prague moves closer to selecting a new 8×8 armored vehicle fleet. The company’s AMV XP platform is being positioned as...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Inside the UK’s Ajax armored platform

The Ajax fighting vehicle is the British Army’s advanced next-generation armored platform designed for reconnaissance, digital battlefield networking, and rapid combat decision-making. Built with modern sensors, communications systems, and...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

India to get local MICA missile support hub

MBDA and the Indian Air Force are partnering to establish a domestic maintenance and overhaul facility for MICA air-to-air missiles in India. The project supports India’s self-reliance goals by...

Greece to assemble military trucks locally

Rheinmetall and Greece’s ELVO have partnered to assemble military trucks and specialized defense vehicles in Greece, strengthening the country’s domestic defense industry. The collaboration will support production of logistics...

Lithuania receives first HIMARS launchers

Lithuania has unveiled its first HIMARS launchers as part of a major modernization effort to strengthen long-range precision strike capabilities. The systems will provide rapid and mobile firepower using...

May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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
R&D

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...