May, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

Raytheon to Supply SeaRAM for Australia

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has selected Raytheon to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s upgraded Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 program. Deliveries for the first three ships are scheduled from...

German Air Force Gets TRL-4D Radar

German defense company HENSOLDT has installed the first TRL-4D LR long-range radar at the Brockzetel site in northern Germany under the HADR NF modernization program. The AESA-based radar is...

Lockheed Wins $407M Guam Defense Deal

Lockheed Martin has received a $407-million contract modification from the US Missile Defense Agency to continue work on Guam’s integrated missile defense architecture. The effort expands development and certification...

Army Orders More SMARTSHOOTER Devices

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER has secured a $10.7-million follow-on contract to provide SMASH 2000LE fire-control systems to the US Army. The AI-enabled systems combine computer vision, advanced tracking, and networking...

May 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Challenger 3: Britain’s New Battle Tank

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank program is transforming the Challenger 2 fleet into a digitally connected and more lethal combat platform for modern high-intensity warfare. Developed...

IRIS-T Cooperation Expanded in Greece

Germany’s Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have strengthened their long-term partnership on the IRIS-T missile program amid increasing European demand for air defense systems. The cooperation supports...

Akinci Drone Range Expanded by EDGE

The Bayraktar Akinci UAV developed by Baykar will be equipped with Al Tariq precision-guided munitions under a new partnership with EDGE. The integration effort is intended to enhance the...

Japan Orders 300 Domestic UAVs

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has received a defense contract to produce 300 general-purpose training UAVs for the country’s military procurement agency. The deal highlights the company’s expansion into the...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Finnish Defense Ties Grow With Patria

Finland’s Patria is moving to deepen cooperation with Hämeenlinna through a planned agreement centered on defense industry growth, industrial modernization, and skills development. The partnership comes as Patria expands...

New Bolide Missile Boosts RBS 70 NG

Swedish defense manufacturer Saab has unveiled the enhanced Bolide 2 missile as the future standard munition for the RBS 70 NG air defense platform. Designed to address evolving drone...