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May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

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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Air Platforms
R&D

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...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Drone sensor deal signed by Safran, Baykar

Safran and Baykar are deepening cooperation on unmanned aerial systems through the integration of advanced sensors, navigation systems, and guided weapon technologies. Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 drones will receive Safran’s...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Diehl tests Spike LR missiles on UGV

Diehl Defence has successfully tested Spike LR missile launches from its Ziesel uncrewed ground vehicle, marking an important step in autonomous anti-armor warfare. The lightweight robotic platform demonstrated its...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Anduril scales Barracuda-500M missile output

The Pentagon is moving forward with large-scale procurement of Anduril’s Barracuda-500M cruise missile, a low-cost and mass-producible strike system designed for long-range precision attacks. Fired from standard containerized launchers,...