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Alabama facility boosts missile production

The US government is increasing support for AeroVironment’s Freedom Eagle-1 counter-drone missile program with new funding aimed at boosting production capacity. The FE-1 interceptor is designed to provide a...

Armed forces modernization roadmap unveiled

New Delhi has released a long-term military transformation strategy called “Defence Forces Vision 2047,” aimed at reshaping India’s armed forces for future multi-domain warfare. The roadmap focuses on greater...

$1.4B contract boosts Elbit presence

Elbit Systems has won a multi-billion-dollar modernization contract to provide advanced battlefield technologies for a European military customer. The deal covers a broad range of capabilities, including unmanned autonomous...

May 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Netherlands joins European procurement push

The Dutch government has formally proposed joining OCCAR as part of efforts to deepen European defense cooperation and streamline multinational procurement programs. If approved by parliament, the Netherlands would...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Scorpene production moves toward rollout

The US Coast Guard is exploring the use of high-power microwave weapons to stop fast-moving smuggling boats and unmanned surface vessels. The planned system would disable onboard electronics through...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Japan targets NZ frigate requirement

MQ-9 Reaper drones assigned to US Air Force Special Operations Command are now capable of carrying GBU-39B precision-guided bombs, adding greater stand-off strike capability to the platform. The low-yield...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Seoul pushes indigenous nuclear submarines

Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter crews trained alongside Puma drones during a multinational exercise in Norway focused on countering coastal and maritime threats. The exercise combined drone reconnaissance, electronic warfare...

Polaris delivers more tactical vehicles

The Royal Australian Air Force is preparing to phase out its C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters while transitioning toward alternative transport solutions aligned with Canberra’s evolving defense priorities. Despite the...

May 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Dutch Army boosts Boxer vehicle protection

Arcfield will continue providing engineering and technical support for the US Navy’s submarine combat systems following a new follow-on contract award. The work includes software development, cybersecurity, systems integration,...

May 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Gandiva missile trials planned for 2027

The Astra Mk3 missile program represents India’s effort to field a next-generation beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile equipped with ramjet propulsion and advanced electronic warfare resistance. Upcoming airborne and live-fire testing...