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May 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

$1.15B deal boosts Hercules fleet readiness

Canada has approved $1.15 billion in contract amendments with Lockheed Martin to maintain and modernize its CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft fleet. The agreements include long-term maintenance support until 2029...

May 18, 2026
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Soldier Systems

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...

May 18, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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...

May 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

May 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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...

May 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

GE F404 deliveries to aid Tejas program

HAL has indicated that the long-standing engine supply challenges affecting the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft program may soon ease, with GE Aerospace expected to deliver more F404-IN20 engines over...

May 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Next-gen TEJAS drone revealed by Aryavart

Aryavart Technologies has unveiled the TEJAS STOL unmanned aerial vehicle, a new indigenous platform designed for tactical military operations and long-range surveillance missions. The UAV has been developed to...