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May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

May 17, 2026
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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 16, 2026
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Soldier Systems

4,000 US troop deployment canceled

Washington has canceled the planned deployment of approximately 4,000 American soldiers to Poland as part of ongoing changes to US military positioning in Europe. The decision followed the Pentagon’s...

May 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Carrier Gerald Ford completes 326-day mission

After nearly a year-long deployment, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has returned home to Norfolk, Virginia. The mission lasted 326 days, making it the longest deployment undertaken...

May 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Inside the Hermes surveillance UAV

The Hermes series of unmanned aerial vehicles has become a major part of global surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Developed by Israeli defence company Elbit Systems, the Hermes family consists...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

May 15, 2026
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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...

May 15, 2026
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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...

May 15, 2026
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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...

May 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Romania gets new unmanned ground vehicle

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics are jointly pursuing Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program with a combination of wheeled and tracked robotic systems designed for logistics, reconnaissance, and combat support...