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Radar production boosted by RTX investment

RTX is expanding Collins Aerospace’s Florida manufacturing facility with a $26.5-million investment aimed at boosting production of radar and defense communication systems. The facility will support advanced surveillance technologies...

$5.9M raised for defense tech startups

Front Ventures has secured 5 million euros to invest in Ukrainian and Nordic defense startups developing drones, battlefield software, and military communications technologies. The funding reflects growing international interest...

Ukraine Patriot support funded by Norway

Norway has strengthened NATO’s PURL initiative with a new $304-million contribution supporting Patriot interceptor deliveries to Ukraine. The effort is designed to accelerate allied weapons transfers and improve battlefield...

New Bolide missile boosts RBS 70 NG

Saab has introduced the Bolide 2 missile for the RBS 70 NG air defense system, significantly enhancing counter-drone and short-range interception capabilities. The upgraded missile features improved terminal performance,...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Finnish defense partnership grows with Patria

Patria and the Finnish city of Hämeenlinna are deepening cooperation to strengthen Finland’s defense-industrial base through infrastructure development, workforce growth, and collaborative defense projects. The initiative supports local manufacturing...

Japan orders 300 locally made drones

Japan has awarded Terra Drone a contract to manufacture 300 modular UAVs for military training, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into defense technologies. The deal reflects...

Akinci drone gains enhanced strike capability

EDGE and Baykar are integrating Al Tariq precision-guided munitions onto the Bayraktar Akinci combat drone, expanding the platform’s long-range strike capabilities. The agreement combines Baykar’s advanced unmanned aircraft technology...

IRIS-T partnership renewed by Greece

Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have renewed their partnership on the IRIS-T missile program as European demand for advanced air defense systems continues to rise. The cooperation...

May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Coastal induction likely for new missile

India’s long-range “carrier-killer” anti-ship missile program has moved closer to operational deployment after completing developmental trials and preparing for Indian Navy user evaluations. The system is designed to target...

SSS Defence supplies T-12 systems to Army

SSS Defence has supplied its indigenous T-12 semi-automatic shotguns to the Indian Army for counter-drone operations. The 12-gauge weapon is designed to engage low-flying FPV and quadcopter threats, reflecting...