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June 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Backs Mass Production of Toutatis

France is expanding its indigenous drone production capabilities through a new partnership between Renault and Thales focused on the Toutatis loitering munition. The collaboration leverages automotive manufacturing processes to...

June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan gets common drone control system

AeroVironment and Taiwan-based Ubiqconn have entered a strategic collaboration to develop a standardized command-and-control ecosystem for Taiwan’s expanding unmanned aircraft inventory. The initiative integrates advanced mission management software with...

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms

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

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...

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

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...

May 18, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

EW Test Upgrade Pact Signed

Defense technology firms Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have announced a collaboration focused on modernizing electronic warfare testing through the deployment of the EWASP simulation platform. The system recreates...

May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

BEL, CSIO develop Hawk pilot display unit

In a significant development for India’s indigenous defence aviation sector, CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have partnered to develop an indigenous Pilot Display Unit...

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...

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...