Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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

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...

May 15, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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

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...

May 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Elbit Wins $212M Night Vision Deal

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $212-million delivery order to continue producing Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular systems through 2028, strengthening the service’s battlefield visualization and low-light combat...

May 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab, PGZ Expand Naval Cooperation

Saab and Poland’s state-owned defense group PGZ have signed a new cooperation agreement focused on naval platforms, underwater systems, and future maritime defense technologies. The partnership includes plans for...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Expands Strike Power With LCCM

The US Department of Defense has moved forward with plans to procure 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles from Leidos under the broader Low-Cost Containerized Munition initiative aimed at increasing...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril, US Expand Barracuda Production

The US Department of Defense has signed a major framework agreement with Anduril Industries to scale production of the Barracuda-500M low-cost surface-launched cruise missile as part of Washington’s broader...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ziesel UGV Fires Spike LR Missiles

German defense company Diehl Defence has successfully completed the first live-fire trials of Spike LR anti-tank guided missiles launched from its Ziesel uncrewed ground vehicle, marking a significant step...

May 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Safran, Baykar Team on Drone Systems

French defense company Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a cooperation agreement focused on unmanned aerial systems, advanced sensors, navigation technologies, and precision-guided weapons integration. Under the...