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New stealth kamikaze drones revealed

India’s ADE has unveiled its new high-speed stealth swarm drones designed for future autonomous warfare missions. Inspired by the SWIFT UCAV program, the attritable drones combine stealth shaping, swarm...

SharkJet jet-powered munition unveiled

Tonbo Imaging has introduced SharkJet, a jet-powered loitering munition designed for fast precision strikes in contested battlefield environments. Unlike conventional kamikaze drones, SharkJet uses turbojet propulsion to achieve higher...

US awards Kopin thermal optics deal

Kopin has received a $21.5-million contract to supply thermal imaging assemblies for a portable US military weapon system. The ruggedized systems use advanced microdisplays and optics to help troops...

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...