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Spain to host new Airbus A330 facility

Airbus Defence and Space will establish a new A330 MRTT aircraft conversion hub in Seville, Spain, aimed at increasing military tanker production and support capabilities. The facility will convert...

AtkinsRéalis joins Babcock partnership

Babcock and AtkinsRéalis have signed a five-year agreement to support major UK defense and submarine programs through enhanced engineering cooperation. The deal will help improve project planning, specialist engineering...

Quantum, R&S team on drone SIGINT tech

Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz are working together to equip tactical unmanned aerial systems with advanced signal intelligence technology. The collaboration seeks to miniaturize and integrate SIGINT payloads...

$1.15B deal boosts Hercules fleet readiness

Canada has approved $1.15 billion in contract amendments with Lockheed Martin to maintain and modernize its CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft fleet. The agreements include long-term maintenance support until 2029...

UK reforms procurement to prioritize rapid delivery

Britain is planning major reforms to its defense procurement system to reward contractors that deliver projects efficiently while encouraging greater participation from smaller technology firms. Proposed updates to the...

Keysight & SRC UK advance EW test modernization

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have announced a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing electronic warfare simulation and testing solutions for defense organizations. The partnership will expand deployment of the...

May 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

NGC2 prototype validated in Balikatan 2026 live-fire demo

During Exercise Balikatan 2026, Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Next Generation Command and Control system designed to enhance coordination across modern battlefield operations. The prototype connected air, land, and fires...

UK buys 72 RCH 155 howitzers to replace AS-90 fleet

The British government has approved the procurement of 72 advanced RCH 155 wheeled howitzers to modernize its artillery forces and replace the aging AS-90 fleet. Built on the Boxer...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK picks four firms for Apache wingman drones

Britain has launched a new phase of Project NYX by selecting four defense firms to design drone wingmen for Apache attack helicopters. The project focuses on developing autonomous unmanned...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army boosts hypersonic tests using modified Global Hawk

Northrop Grumman has secured a $325 million contract from the US Army to advance the RangeHawk hypersonic testing drone program. Based on the RQ-4 Global Hawk platform, the unmanned...