Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

May 7, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Blue Raven Orders 120 SharpSight Systems

Blue Raven has awarded Raytheon a major contract for 120 SharpSight surveillance radars in what represents the largest procurement so far for the advanced airborne sensor system. The agreement...

May 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada Gets $540M C-17 Sustainment Deal

Washington has cleared a major sustainment package for Canada’s C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft fleet to ensure long-term operational availability and mission readiness. Valued at approximately $540 million, the...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Swiss Air Defense Search Grows

Facing extended delays in the arrival of Patriot air defense batteries, Switzerland has begun examining alternative missile defense options from multiple international suppliers. The country’s arms procurement agency has...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria Deepens Czech Vehicle Partnership

Patria is strengthening its position in the Czech Republic’s upcoming armored vehicle competition through new agreements with key state-owned defense organizations aimed at boosting domestic industrial involvement. The collaboration...

May 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Inside the Ajax Armored Platform

Built as a next-generation tracked combat vehicle family, the Ajax platform is central to the British Army’s transition toward digitally connected battlefield operations. Originating from the UK’s Future Rapid...

May 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India to Get Local MICA Missile Support

The Indian Air Force and MBDA are moving ahead with plans to create an indigenous MICA missile overhaul and maintenance hub in India to improve lifecycle support for the...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Greece to Assemble Military Trucks

Rheinmetall has expanded its European industrial partnerships through a new agreement with ELVO to produce tactical and logistics military trucks in Greece. The cooperation will focus on assembling high-mobility...

May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Receives First HIMARS Launchers

Lithuania has marked the introduction of its first HIMARS launchers during a ceremony hosted by Lockheed Martin in Arkansas. The launchers form part of a broader modernization effort aimed...

May 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Troops Conduct UGV Training With HDT

HDT Robotics has deployed its Hunter WOLF UGV in training activities alongside the US Army 10th Mountain Division to assess robotic battlefield support capabilities. The unmanned system is designed...

May 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Joins Romania Corvette Program

Romania has allocated major funding for the domestic construction of two MMPV 90 corvettes derived from a German modular patrol vessel design. Developed with Rheinmetall involvement, the ships will...