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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...

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...

Philippines cleared for Jet Ranger X deal

The United States has approved the sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines to strengthen pilot training and rotary-wing operations. The $150-million package includes aircraft,...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

KNDS launches Leopard tank plant in Norway

Norway has opened a new Leopard 2A8 tank manufacturing center through a partnership between KNDS Deutschland and RITEK. The facility will assemble most of Norway’s new tanks locally, strengthening...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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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...

May 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Latest Navajo-class ship officially named

The US Navy has christened the USNS Solomon Atkinson, the seventh Navajo-class towing and rescue vessel designed for recovery, salvage, and support operations. Named after a pioneering SEAL Team...

Patriot interceptor deal awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon has received a major contract to produce Patriot GEM-T interceptor missiles for US operations linked to regional threats from Iran. The missile system is designed to destroy ballistic...

New layered counter-drone partnership

DroneShield and Terma are partnering to develop advanced counter-drone systems that combine AI-powered detection, electronic warfare, and integrated command software. The collaboration aims to create layered air defense solutions...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Scalp Naval missile production revived

France is restarting production of its Scalp Naval cruise missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities in response to growing geopolitical tensions. The missile provides precision attacks against strategic land...

Switchblade 400 chosen for LASSO program

The US Army has selected AeroVironment’s Switchblade 400 loitering munition for its LASSO program, strengthening battlefield precision-strike capabilities for mobile combat units. Designed as a lightweight tank destroyer, the...