May, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

Ukraine to Get Patriot Support From Norway

Norway has expanded its support for Ukraine by allocating approximately $304 million under NATO’s PURL mechanism, with part of the funding directed toward Patriot interceptor missiles. The initiative streamlines...

India Seeks Indigenous Troop Vehicles

India’s Ministry of Defence has initiated the acquisition process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers to strengthen force protection capabilities for Rashtriya Rifles formations engaged in high-risk operational zones....

SSS Defence Delivers T-12 Shotguns

The Indian Army has inducted SSS Defence’s locally developed T-12 shotgun for deployment with Northern Command formations amid the rising threat posed by FPV and quadcopter drones. Inspired by...

May 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Coastal Induction Planned Before 2030

India’s emerging long-range maritime strike system is progressing toward operational testing with the Indian Navy after completing multiple developmental trials. The missile is expected to combine extended-range targeting with...

May 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

AMCA Engine Program Gains Momentum

India’s ambitious AMCA fighter engine effort is increasingly positioning Godrej Aerospace as a major private-sector partner for the upcoming AHTCE turbofan program being developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment...

Precision Strike Systems Delivered

India’s tactical precision-strike capability has received a boost with Adani Defence & Aerospace supplying the ULPGM missile and AGNIKAA VTOL-I loitering munition to the Indian Army through the accelerated...

$52B EU Loan to Modernize Poland Army

Poland has signed a landmark agreement with the European Commission under the SAFE programme, unlocking nearly 44 billion euros in preferential defence financing. The package is intended to reinforce...

May 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

L3Harris Boosts USAF Data Sharing

The US Air Force has chosen L3Harris Technologies to support development of critical digital infrastructure for its Advanced Battle Management System. The initiative focuses on creating a highly connected...

F-35 Training Deal Awarded to Cubic

California-based Cubic Defense will deliver 140 P5 Internal Subsystems under Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lot 21 program to enhance advanced air combat training capabilities. The systems support the broader P5...

May 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

New 300kW Laser Boosts India Defense

India’s next-generation 300-kW directed-energy weapon is being engineered to neutralize modern aerial threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers using concentrated laser energy. The system combines sophisticated thermal...