Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

May 12, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Army Orders More SMARTSHOOTER Devices

Israeli firm SMARTSHOOTER has secured a $10.7-million follow-on contract to provide SMASH 2000LE fire-control systems to the US Army. The AI-enabled systems combine computer vision, advanced tracking, and networking...

May 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Challenger 3: Britain’s New Battle Tank

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank program is transforming the Challenger 2 fleet into a digitally connected and more lethal combat platform for modern high-intensity warfare. Developed...

May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

IRIS-T Cooperation Expanded in Greece

Germany’s Diehl Defence and Greece’s Hellenic Defence Systems have strengthened their long-term partnership on the IRIS-T missile program amid increasing European demand for air defense systems. The cooperation supports...

May 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Akinci Drone Range Expanded by EDGE

The Bayraktar Akinci UAV developed by Baykar will be equipped with Al Tariq precision-guided munitions under a new partnership with EDGE. The integration effort is intended to enhance the...

May 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Orders 300 Domestic UAVs

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has received a defense contract to produce 300 general-purpose training UAVs for the country’s military procurement agency. The deal highlights the company’s expansion into the...

May 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

Finnish Defense Ties Grow With Patria

Finland’s Patria is moving to deepen cooperation with Hämeenlinna through a planned agreement centered on defense industry growth, industrial modernization, and skills development. The partnership comes as Patria expands...

May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New Bolide Missile Boosts RBS 70 NG

Swedish defense manufacturer Saab has unveiled the enhanced Bolide 2 missile as the future standard munition for the RBS 70 NG air defense platform. Designed to address evolving drone...

May 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine to Get Patriot Support From Norway

Norway has expanded its support for Ukraine by allocating approximately $304 million under NATO’s PURL mechanism, with part of the funding directed toward Patriot interceptor missiles. The initiative streamlines...

May 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

India Seeks Indigenous Troop Vehicles

India’s Ministry of Defence has initiated the acquisition process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers to strengthen force protection capabilities for Rashtriya Rifles formations engaged in high-risk operational zones....

May 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SSS Defence Delivers T-12 Shotguns

The Indian Army has inducted SSS Defence’s locally developed T-12 shotgun for deployment with Northern Command formations amid the rising threat posed by FPV and quadcopter drones. Inspired by...