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May 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Leidos Wins $2.7B Hypersonic Deal

Leidos has received a $2.7-billion contract from the United States Army to transition key hypersonic weapons programs from development into full-scale production. The agreement consolidates the Thermal Protection Shield...

May 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

KAAN fighter jet enters production phase

Turkey has officially ordered its first 20 KAAN stealth fighters from Turkish Aerospace Industries, marking a major milestone in the country’s indigenous combat aircraft program. Designed as a fifth-generation...

May 12, 2026
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Soldier Systems

SMARTSHOOTER secures new Army order

SMARTSHOOTER has received a new $10.7-million contract from the US Army for its SMASH 2000LE smart fire-control systems, strengthening the company’s presence in the American defense market. The AI-enabled...

May 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

TRL-4D radar delivered to German Air Force

HENSOLDT has installed the first TRL-4D LR radar system in northern Germany as part of the German Air Force’s effort to modernize its air surveillance network. Using advanced AESA...

May 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Australia selects SeaRAM defense system

Raytheon will provide SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 naval modernization program. SeaRAM combines advanced missile interception capability with Phalanx tracking systems to defend...

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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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 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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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 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India boosts strike capability with Adani

Adani Defence has delivered two indigenous precision-strike systems to the Indian Army under the EP-6 emergency procurement framework: the ULPGM precision missile and the AGNIKAA VTOL-I FPV loitering munition....