Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

May 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

ITPS Canada orders Leonardo M-346T trainers

International Test Pilot School Canada has ordered Leonardo’s M-346T advanced jet trainers to expand NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training capabilities. The agreement includes six Block 20 aircraft...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales develops electro-optic armor shield tech

Thales is developing advanced electro-optic countermeasure technologies under the UK’s Next Generation Soft Kill program aimed at improving the survivability of future military vehicles. Working alongside British defense company...

May 28, 2026
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F-35 controls MQ-20 drone in combat test

General Atomics has demonstrated successful interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. During the...

May 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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...

May 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Thales modernizes Greek Hydra frigates

Greece has selected Thales to modernize the combat systems of its Hydra-class frigates as part of a major mid-life upgrade program for the Hellenic Navy. The modernization package includes...

May 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US boosts Freedom Eagle-1 missile output

AeroVironment is expanding production of its Freedom Eagle-1 kinetic interceptor after receiving additional US government funding to accelerate manufacturing for counter-drone operations. Designed to defeat Group 2 and Group...

May 27, 2026
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Soldier Systems

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...

May 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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

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...