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Autonomous pilot added to LUCAS UAV

Shield AI has partnered with the US government to integrate its Hivemind autonomous software into the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System (LUCAS). The software provides autonomous navigation, swarm coordination, and...

Japan considers Type 88 missile exports to PH

Japan is moving closer to supplying the Philippines with its Type 88 anti-ship missile system following Manila’s interest in enhancing coastal defense capabilities. The missile, currently being phased out...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army boosts hypersonic tests using modified Global Hawk

Northrop Grumman has secured a $325 million contract from the US Army to advance the RangeHawk hypersonic testing drone program. Based on the RQ-4 Global Hawk platform, the unmanned...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

UK picks four firms for Apache wingman drones

Britain has launched a new phase of Project NYX by selecting four defense firms to design drone wingmen for Apache attack helicopters. The project focuses on developing autonomous unmanned...

UK buys 72 RCH 155 howitzers to replace AS-90 fleet

The British government has approved the procurement of 72 advanced RCH 155 wheeled howitzers to modernize its artillery forces and replace the aging AS-90 fleet. Built on the Boxer...

May 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

NGC2 prototype validated in Balikatan 2026 live-fire demo

During Exercise Balikatan 2026, Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Next Generation Command and Control system designed to enhance coordination across modern battlefield operations. The prototype connected air, land, and fires...

Keysight & SRC UK advance EW test modernization

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have announced a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing electronic warfare simulation and testing solutions for defense organizations. The partnership will expand deployment of the...

UK reforms procurement to prioritize rapid delivery

Britain is planning major reforms to its defense procurement system to reward contractors that deliver projects efficiently while encouraging greater participation from smaller technology firms. Proposed updates to the...

Tejas Mk1A deliveries may speed up

The induction schedule for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft may be pushed beyond June due to ongoing discussions regarding the aircraft’s operational readiness, according to defence sources. The Indian...

May 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Indigenous display system planned for Hawk

India’s indigenous defence aviation sector has received a major boost with CSIR-CSIO and Bharat Electronics Limited signing an agreement to jointly develop a domestically produced Pilot Display Unit for...