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May 20, 2026
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Tactical drones gain SIGINT capability

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has signed an agreement with Rohde & Schwarz to equip tactical unmanned aircraft with advanced SIGINT technology. The initiative will allow compact UAVs to...

May 20, 2026
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AtkinsRéalis partners with Babcock

Babcock and AtkinsRéalis have signed a long-term engineering partnership aimed at supporting major UK defense and submarine programs. Under the five-year agreement, AtkinsRéalis will provide technical expertise and infrastructure...

May 20, 2026
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Spain to host new Airbus A330 facility

Airbus has announced plans to build a new A330 MRTT conversion center in Seville as part of efforts to expand military aircraft production capacity. The facility will retrofit civilian...

May 19, 2026
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Germany to deploy Patriot system to Turkey

Germany will deploy a Patriot air defense battery to Turkey under a NATO rotation mission aimed at strengthening regional missile defense. Around 150 German soldiers from Husum will be...

May 19, 2026
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Germany orders more missiles for F-35 fleet

Germany has signed a 3.5-billion-krone ($380-million) agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for additional Joint Strike Missiles to equip its future fleet of 35 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets....

May 19, 2026
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France orders 17 Saab Giraffe radars

France has ordered 17 Saab Giraffe 1X radar systems to improve its short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities. Saab will deliver the radar units under a contract that includes...

May 19, 2026
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Sweden plans four frigates from Naval Group

Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to build four new frigates for the Swedish Navy in a major international defense procurement deal. The vessels are expected to begin delivery...

May 19, 2026
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V2X wins Navy KC-130J upgrade contract

V2X has received a US Navy contract to upgrade survivability systems on Marine Corps KC-130J tanker and transport aircraft through the integration of the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)...

May 18, 2026
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Japan Considers Exporting Type 88 Anti-Ship Missiles to Philippines

Japan is evaluating the possible transfer of its Type 88 anti-ship missile system to the Philippines after the Southeast Asian nation showed interest in procuring the weapon. Reports from...

May 18, 2026
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UK Introduces Defense Procurement Reforms to Reward Performance

The United Kingdom is introducing a series of procurement reforms designed to strengthen accountability within the defense industry by linking contractor profits more closely to performance. The proposed amendments...