2026 - Weeklydefencenews

Threat Detection Program Moves Ahead

Northrop Grumman is continuing development of its ITDS under a new US Army contract, moving into advanced testing and integration stages. The system is designed to improve aircraft survivability...

LASSO Program Advances Switchblade

The US Army has chosen the Switchblade 400 developed by AeroVironment as part of its Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance initiative. Designed as a lightweight, portable “tank destroyer,” the...

Shoot-and-Scoot System Introduced

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) has unveiled the URAN artillery system, marking a shift toward more agile and survivable artillery platforms for Turkey. Derived from the BORAN system, URAN...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Scalp Naval Boosts Deep-Strike Capability

France is set to revive manufacturing of the Scalp Naval missile as part of efforts to enhance strategic strike capabilities. Initially introduced in 2017, the missile program faced a...

Layered Counter-Drone Solution Planned

DroneShield has teamed up with Terma to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities. The partnership is designed to integrate their respective technologies, including AI-enabled detection, electronic countermeasures, and operational...

Patriot Missiles Set for Epic Fury

Raytheon has been awarded a significant contract worth $441.6 million to deliver Patriot GEM-T missile interceptors for Operation Epic Fury. This agreement builds on an existing multi-billion-dollar procurement framework...

Northrop Delivers 70th E-2D Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has reached a production milestone by supplying the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the US Navy. This next-generation airborne early warning system plays a critical role in...

May 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

New Navajo-Class Recovery Ship Named

The US Navy has introduced its seventh Navajo-class support ship, the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), marking another milestone in fleet modernization. Named after decorated SEAL veteran Solomon Atkinson,...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

20km Range Laser Boosts DEW Capability

Defence Research and Development Organisation is advancing a high-power laser weapon system capable of delivering 300 kW output for countering modern aerial threats. Designed with scalable architecture and precision...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

1-Ton UAV Targets Armed ISR Missions

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is scaling its Kaalbhairav UAV into a MALE-class platform capable of carrying larger payloads and performing extended missions. The design retains its efficient aerodynamic...