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May 18, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Tests NGC2 System During Balikatan 2026 Exercise

During Exercise Balikatan 2026, Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype as American and Philippine forces explored how integrated digital battle networks could improve operational...

UK Orders RCH 155 Howitzers to Replace Aging AS-90 Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a near 1-billion-pound agreement to acquire 72 RCH 155 artillery systems as part of its long-term effort to replace the aging AS-90...

May 18, 2026
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R&D

UK Shortlists Four Companies for Apache Drone Wingman Initiative

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected four companies to continue developing drone concepts intended to serve as autonomous wingmen for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet under...

May 18, 2026
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R&D

US Army Advances RangeHawk Drone for Hypersonic Test Operations

The US Army has selected Northrop Grumman to develop the RangeHawk prototype, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft intended to enhance the efficiency and frequency of hypersonic weapons...

May 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

HAL Anticipates Major Boost in Tejas Mk1A Production With Incoming GE F404 Engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has indicated that engine supplies for the HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter program are likely to improve substantially in the months ahead. Speaking during the company’s...

May 17, 2026
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New Product Launches

Aryavart Technologies Unveils TEJAS STOL Tactical UAV Following ARYA-5001 Success

Bhopal-based defence startup Aryavart Technologies Development Pvt. Ltd. (ATD), known for supplying the indigenous ARYA-5001 tactical UAV to the Indian Air Force in late 2025, has unveiled a new...

May 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

BEL and CSIR-CSIO Partner to Build Indigenous Pilot Display System for Hawk Mk132

Providing a major boost to India’s self-reliance drive in defence aviation, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation and Bharat Electronics Limited have entered into a project agreement to develop an indigenous...

May 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

IAF Open to Inducting Tejas Mk1A Despite Partial EW Automation Delays

Deliveries of the indigenous HAL Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft could be delayed beyond June as discussions continue between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Indian Air Force, and the Ministry of...

May 16, 2026
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Washington Cancels Planned Deployment of 4,000 US Troops to Poland

Washington has scrapped plans to send 4,000 US troops to Poland, according to American officials, in a move tied to the ongoing reorganization of US military forces across Europe...