May, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

India launches long-term military roadmap

India has unveiled its long-term “Defence Forces Vision 2047” roadmap aimed at transforming the country’s military into a more integrated, technology-driven force over the next two decades. The strategy...

Elbit secures $1.4B Europe defense deal

Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has secured a major $1.4-billion contract to support a broad military modernization effort for a European customer. The agreement includes autonomous unmanned platforms, software-defined...

May 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Dutch move closer to EU defense group

The Netherlands has moved closer to joining OCCAR, the European defense procurement organization that manages multinational military acquisition programs across Europe. A bill submitted to the Dutch parliament would...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Indonesia moves Scorpene project ahead

Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has advanced to the pre-production stage of its Scorpene-class submarine program, marking a significant step in the country’s naval modernization effort. Developed in partnership...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Japan pitches Mogami frigates to NZ

Japan is preparing formal discussions with New Zealand over a potential export of its upgraded Mogami-class stealth frigate as Tokyo continues expanding defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The next-generation...

May 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

South Korea to build nuclear submarines

South Korea has confirmed plans to domestically build its first nuclear-powered submarines, with the lead vessel expected to enter service in the mid-2030s. The move follows long-standing efforts by...

US Marines buy more MRZR Alpha vehicles

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a new contract from the US Marine Corps for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles, including the debut of the 5kW exportable power...

May 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Dutch Boxer vehicles get anti-drone systems

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced counter-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a midlife enhancement program. The Royal Netherlands Army has...

May 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Astra Mk3 Gandiva trials planned by 2027

India’s Astra Mk3 long-range air-to-air missile program is moving toward critical airborne integration and live-fire testing phases as DRDO advances development of the SFDR-powered BVRAAM system. The missile is...

FRCV tanks to get advanced armor system

India’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) is developing advanced armour technologies for the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV), aimed at countering modern high-penetration kinetic energy threats. The new protection...