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May 28, 2026
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L3Harris Partners with Poland for PAC-3 Missile Subcomponent Production

L3Harris Technologies has awarded a contract to Polish state-owned Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A. to manufacture propulsion-related components for the Patriot PAC-3 missile defense system. The order covers Attitude Control...

May 28, 2026
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IAF Refines Mobile Engagement Tactics for S-400 Air Defence System

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly enhancing its operational doctrine for the S-400 Triumf after applying “shoot and scout” tactics during last year’s conflict with notable success. The...

Additional US Investment Boosts Freedom Eagle-1 Manufacturing Capacity

AeroVironment has received an additional $20.2 million in US government funding to scale up production of its Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) counter-drone missile system. The investment will fund the expansion...

May 25, 2026
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Astra Mk3 enters crucial airborne trial phase ahead of production clearance

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile programme, linked to the SFDR-based “Gandiva” project, is preparing to enter its most critical development stage as integrated airborne testing is expected to...

May 20, 2026
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Northrop delivers 1,000th SABR radar

Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,000th APG-83 SABR radar, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of legacy fighter aircraft such as the F-16. The Scalable Agile Beam Radar...

Hercules fleet support boosted by Canada

Lockheed Martin has secured $1.15 billion in updated contracts from Canada to maintain and modernize the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft. The agreements cover maintenance, repair,...

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 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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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...

May 14, 2026
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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...