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May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 17, 2026
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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 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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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 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Rugged C2 systems ordered by US Army

Core Systems will provide ATMOS2 ruggedized tactical computers for the US Army’s C2NOW battlefield management program, supporting the military’s push toward faster and more connected command-and-control systems. The lightweight...

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...

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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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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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 14, 2026
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Export-ready Borsuk IFV revealed in Slovakia

Poland’s PGZ has showcased an export version of the Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle featuring a Slovak-made Turra 30 remote-controlled turret. Armed with a 30mm cannon, machine gun, and...