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May 11, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Patria Deepens Defense Cooperation With Hämeenlinna

Patria and the city of Hämeenlinna are set to formalize a new partnership designed to boost the local defense industry and industrial capabilities. The proposed cooperation framework includes plans...

May 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Saab Introduces Enhanced Bolide Missile for RBS 70 NG SHORAD

Saab has introduced the Bolide 2 missile, a next-generation upgrade for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense platform that brings stronger anti-drone capabilities and improved lethality. The interceptor...

Norway Commits $304M for Patriot Interceptor Support to Ukraine

Norway has committed nearly 2.8 billion kroner ($304 million) to support NATO’s PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) program, with part of the funding allocated for Patriot air defense interceptors....

May 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Launches Procurement Process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers

Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers (BPTCs) for Rashtriya Rifles formations and related headquarters units, signaling a...

May 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Northern Command Inducts Indigenous T-12 Anti-Drone Shotguns

SSS Defence has delivered its indigenous T-12 semi-automatic shotgun to the Indian Army Northern Command as part of the military’s expanding effort to counter low-flying drones and FPV unmanned...

May 10, 2026
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R&D

India’s Long-Range ‘Carrier-Killer’ Missile Moves Closer to Operational Trials

India’s next-generation long-range anti-ship strike initiative, often referred to as a “carrier-killer” program, has entered a more advanced stage of development after completing three developmental trials, with user evaluations...

May 9, 2026
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R&D

Godrej Aerospace Gains Momentum in AMCA Engine Race as Gas Turbine Research Establishment Expands Industry Partnerships

Godrej Aerospace is increasingly emerging as a leading industrial candidate for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine program as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) moves forward with...

May 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Adani Defence & Aerospace Supplies ULPGM and AGNIKAA VTOL-I Systems Under EP-6

Adani Defence & Aerospace has delivered two indigenous combat systems to the Indian Army under the Emergency Procurement (EP-6) initiative, marking a significant step in India’s push toward rapidly...

Poland Finalizes $52B EU Defense Financing Agreement

Poland on Friday became the first country to finalize a loan deal with the European Commission under the SAFE defense financing initiative, unlocking almost 44 billion euros ($52 billion)...

May 8, 2026
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R&D

United States Air Force Selects L3Harris Technologies for Advanced C2 Network Infrastructure

United States Air Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to develop essential elements of a secure digital network supporting the military’s command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. The work is tied...