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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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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 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria expands armored ties with Czechia

Patria is strengthening cooperation with Czech defense organizations as Prague moves closer to selecting a new 8×8 armored vehicle fleet. The company’s AMV XP platform is being positioned as...

May 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

AI drones to operate without networks

Japan and India are partnering to develop advanced autonomous drones capable of operating independently even without network connectivity. Powered by DMP’s AI-enabled Di1 chip, the drones will feature real-time...

April 30, 2026
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Air Platforms

New helicopter program by Bell, Korea

Bell Textron and Korea Aerospace Industries are working together to develop next-generation helicopter solutions for South Korea. Their focus is on a high-speed tiltrotor aircraft that improves range, speed,...

April 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Next-gen Navy ship project for Hanwha, Leidos

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos are collaborating to develop advanced naval ships and boost shipbuilding capacity. By combining design expertise and engineering capabilities, the partnership supports the modernization of naval...

April 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Northrop to boost Japan electronic warfare

Japan is strengthening its electronic warfare capabilities through a collaboration with Northrop Grumman. By adopting advanced simulation and training technologies, the initiative enhances Japan’s ability to detect and counter...

April 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Dutch, US Air Force Partner on Combat Drone Wingmen

Air combat is no longer just about pilots in cockpits—it’s about teams of humans and intelligent machines working together. The partnership between the United States Air Force and the...

April 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Anduril & Kraken develop scalable unmanned naval vessels

The future of naval warfare is no longer just about massive warships—it’s about intelligent fleets that think, adapt, and operate on their own. Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group...

April 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Canada subs to use BlackBerry core software

Submarines are becoming smarter, and software is now at their core. BlackBerry’s QNX is powering Canada’s future fleet with secure, real-time systems that keep operations running even in complex...