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May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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,...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Diehl tests Spike LR missiles on UGV

Diehl Defence has successfully tested Spike LR missile launches from its Ziesel uncrewed ground vehicle, marking an important step in autonomous anti-armor warfare. The lightweight robotic platform demonstrated its...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Drone sensor deal signed by Safran, Baykar

Safran and Baykar are deepening cooperation on unmanned aerial systems through the integration of advanced sensors, navigation systems, and guided weapon technologies. Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 drones will receive Safran’s...

Additional Chunmoo systems ordered by Estonia

Estonia is expanding its long-range strike capabilities with an additional order for South Korean K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers. The highly mobile system can fire guided rockets and tactical ballistic...

May 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Locally built C-295 set for debut in India

India is approaching a major aerospace milestone as the first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 transport aircraft nears rollout from the Tata-Airbus facility in Gujarat. The project is part of...

May 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Romania begins Cobra II armored production

Otokar has rolled out the first Romanian-produced Cobra II armored vehicle, officially launching local manufacturing for Romania’s major 1,059-vehicle defense program. Alongside the Cobra II, the company displayed its...

Export-ready Borsuk IFV revealed in Slovakia

Poland’s PGZ has showcased an export version of the Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle featuring a Slovak-made Turra 30 remote-controlled turret. Armed with a 30mm cannon, machine gun, and...

Zulu Unveils Swarm Munition Launcher

Zulu Defence Systems has unveiled a compact multi-barrel launcher designed for rapid deployment of loitering munitions and coordinated swarm attacks in modern battlefield environments. The launcher enables simultaneous or...

Leidos Wins $2.7B Hypersonic Deal

Leidos has received a $2.7-billion contract from the United States Army to transition key hypersonic weapons programs from development into full-scale production. The agreement consolidates the Thermal Protection Shield...

May 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Poland to Build Hydra Rockets Locally

Poland is moving to establish domestic assembly and future production capabilities for 70mm Hydra rockets through a partnership involving Polish Armaments Group subsidiary Nitro-Chem, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical...