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May 15, 2026
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US defense drives Kopin OLED expansion

Kopin is bringing production of its OLED microdisplays fully in-house to strengthen supply chain security and accelerate deliveries for defense customers. The compact high-resolution displays are widely used in...

Romania gets new unmanned ground vehicle

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics are jointly pursuing Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program with a combination of wheeled and tracked robotic systems designed for logistics, reconnaissance, and combat support...

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
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F-35I gains range via external tanks

Israel is expanding the operational reach of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters through a new contract for external fuel tank development by Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone. The effort is...

NH90 Sea Tiger to equip German frigates

Germany is preparing its F124 frigates for the introduction of the NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter, a next-generation naval platform designed for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. The modernization effort...

Peru expands C-27J transport fleet

Peru is expanding its tactical airlift fleet with another Leonardo C-27J Spartan aircraft to support disaster response, medical evacuation, and operations in remote areas. The new “Next Generation” variant...

Czech CSG eyes KNDS investment deal

Czech defense group CSG is reportedly exploring a stake purchase in KNDS, the Franco-German defense giant behind the Leopard tank and Caesar artillery system. The discussions come as Europe’s...

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...

May 14, 2026
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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...

May 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...

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...