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May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

May 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

India plans new bulletproof carrier fleet

The Indian Army has launched a procurement process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers to strengthen protection for Rashtriya Rifles personnel operating in high-risk counter-insurgency environments. The program is...

May 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

AMCA engine program gains Safran support

Godrej Aerospace is emerging as a major contender in India’s AMCA fighter engine program as GTRE prepares for co-development of the next-generation AHTCE turbofan engine with France’s Safran. The...