2026 - Weeklydefencenews

May 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Hermes drone overview and capabilities

The Hermes drone series, developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems, has become one of the most influential unmanned aerial vehicle platforms in modern military operations. Long before drones became central...

Czech Firm Targets Leopard Producer

Czech arms manufacturer CSG is reportedly exploring the possibility of purchasing a share in European defense giant KNDS, the producer of the Leopard main battle tank and Caesar self-propelled...

Fifth Spartan Aircraft Ordered by Peru

The Peruvian Air Force is expanding its tactical airlift capability with an additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan aircraft, bringing the national fleet total to five units. The new transport aircraft,...

NH90 Sea Tiger Heads to F124 Frigates

Turbo-Technik has been selected by Germany’s defense procurement agency to prepare F124-class frigates for operations with the NH90 Sea Tiger naval helicopter, including modifications to flight decks, hangars, and...

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

New Fuel Tanks Boost F-35I Reach

Elbit Systems’ Cyclone subsidiary has secured a $34-million deal from Israel to develop external fuel tanks for the F-35I Adir stealth fighter, supporting efforts to increase the aircraft’s strike...

Romania to Get New UGV Platform

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Milrem Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement to pursue Romania’s future unmanned ground vehicle requirements through a locally integrated industrial partnership. Signed during...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

OLED Output Increased for Defense Demand

Kopin Corporation is shifting OLED microdisplay production entirely to its Massachusetts facility after purchasing new deposition and fabrication equipment to support in-house manufacturing operations. The decision reflects growing pressure...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Tactical Radios Gain Counter-Drone AI

L3Harris is enhancing tactical radio systems with its new Wraith Shield software upgrade, providing soldiers with embedded counter-drone detection capabilities powered by artificial intelligence and RF sensing technology. Instead...

Rugged C2 Computers Head to US Army

The US Army has selected Core Systems’ ATMOS2 rugged tactical computing platform to support the service’s Command and Control-Now program, which aims to accelerate deployment of next-generation battlefield management...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Inside the M1301 Tactical Vehicle

Built around the principle of mobility over heavy protection, the US Army’s M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle provides light infantry formations with a fast and agile transport solution for modern...