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May 7, 2026
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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...