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Peru Expands Tactical Airlift Fleet With Additional C-27J Spartan

Peru has ordered another C-27J Spartan transport aircraft as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen tactical airlift operations supporting disaster response, medical evacuation, and connectivity to remote regions. The...

CSG Explores Investment in KNDS Amid Defense Industry Consolidation

Reuters has reported that Czech defense group CSG is attempting to obtain a stake in Franco-German defense manufacturer KNDS. According to the report, CSG recently held discussions with KNDS’...

Poland Unveils Export Version of Borsuk IFV at Defense Event in Slovakia

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has showcased a new export configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle at a defense exhibition held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The latest variant pairs...

May 14, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

First India-Assembled Airbus C-295 Transport Aircraft Approaches Rollout

The first India-assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft appears to be approaching rollout at the Tata-Airbus military transport production facility in Gujarat, signaling a major milestone for the country’s aerospace manufacturing...

Estonia Orders Additional K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers From South Korea

Estonia has expanded its defense cooperation with South Korea through a new contract for three more K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems. The order follows a previous 290-million-euro deal...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Safran and Baykar Expand Cooperation on UAV Sensors and Precision Weapons

Safran and Baykar have entered into a strategic agreement to enhance cooperation in unmanned aerial technologies, covering advanced sensors, navigation systems, and precision-guided weapon integration for drone platforms. The...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Diehl Defence Conducts Successful Spike LR Missile Firing From Ziesel UGV

Diehl Defence has successfully completed the first live firing of Spike LR guided missiles from its Ziesel uncrewed ground vehicle during a five-day testing campaign. The robotic platform launched...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence