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May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Patria backs Lithuania’s CAVS ambitions

The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) initiative continues to strengthen defense cooperation among European nations through the development of a standardized armored vehicle platform. Built around the Patria 6×6...

May 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Kongsberg, OSI team on submarine navigation

Strategic partnerships in the naval sector are driving the development of advanced submarine navigation and combat management capabilities for future underwater fleets. Modern submarine programs require highly accurate navigation...

Lithuania orders 936 Patria armored vehicles

Armed forces worldwide are upgrading their helicopter fleets with advanced avionics, digital cockpit systems, enhanced sensors, and improved survivability features. Modern rotorcraft are increasingly expected to perform multi-role missions...

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Russia proposes future tank project with India

Military vehicle manufacturers are developing advanced protection systems designed to counter evolving battlefield threats such as anti-tank missiles, drones, and loitering munitions. These solutions combine active protection technologies, electronic...

Tejas trainer fleet expands to 47 aircraft

Modern air defense strategies increasingly rely on network-centric architectures that connect radar systems, command centers, missile batteries, and surveillance platforms into a unified operational picture. This integration enables faster...

Bell secures first 407GXi order in India

Armed forces are expanding the use of advanced simulation and virtual training technologies to prepare personnel for increasingly complex combat environments. Modern training systems combine artificial intelligence, immersive simulation,...

Cubic delivers data link suite for Poland

Raytheon has partnered with Cubic Secure Communications to provide advanced Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland’s MS-110 reconnaissance pod program. The CDL network will enable secure real-time transmission...

Rheinmetall wins $1.18B German Army vehicle deal

Rheinmetall has secured a major 1.015-billion-euro contract from the German Armed Forces to supply more than 2,000 military logistics vehicles under a long-term procurement framework. The order includes 8×8,...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

L3Harris picks Polish firm for Patriot PAC-3 parts

Global defense companies are increasingly partnering with allied industries to strengthen missile defense production and supply chain resilience. These collaborations focus on manufacturing propulsion systems, guidance technologies, and interceptor...

May 28, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

IAF develops S-400 shoot-on-the-move tactics

Modern air defense strategies are increasingly emphasizing rapid mobility, deception, and reduced battlefield signatures to survive against advanced surveillance and precision-strike systems. Air defense units are adapting tactics that...