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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...

New Stealth Swarm Drones Unveiled

ADE has showcased its emerging concept for low-cost attritable stealth swarm drones aimed at future high-intensity combat operations requiring autonomous and coordinated unmanned systems. The drones are designed to...

SharkJet Loitering Munition Debuts

Tonbo Imaging has unveiled SharkJet, a next-generation jet-powered loitering munition developed for high-intensity warfare scenarios requiring rapid engagement and precision strike capability. Presented at the North Tech Symposium 2026,...

US Awards Kopin Weapon Sight Contract

US defense technology firm Kopin has secured a follow-on order worth $21.5 million to provide advanced thermal imaging assemblies for a man-portable military weapon system. Although the customer was...

Blue Raven Orders 120 SharpSight Systems

Blue Raven has awarded Raytheon a major contract for 120 SharpSight surveillance radars in what represents the largest procurement so far for the advanced airborne sensor system. The agreement...

Canada Gets $540M C-17 Sustainment Deal

Washington has cleared a major sustainment package for Canada’s C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft fleet to ensure long-term operational availability and mission readiness. Valued at approximately $540 million, the...

Swiss Air Defense Search Grows

Facing extended delays in the arrival of Patriot air defense batteries, Switzerland has begun examining alternative missile defense options from multiple international suppliers. The country’s arms procurement agency has...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria Deepens Czech Vehicle Partnership

Patria is strengthening its position in the Czech Republic’s upcoming armored vehicle competition through new agreements with key state-owned defense organizations aimed at boosting domestic industrial involvement. The collaboration...