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May 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Philippines Cleared for Jet Ranger X Deal

The United States has cleared the sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft to the Philippines under a $150 million defense package aimed at improving rotary-wing operational readiness....

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 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Northrop Delivers 70th E-2D Aircraft

Northrop Grumman has reached a production milestone by supplying the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the US Navy. This next-generation airborne early warning system plays a critical role in...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Patriot Missiles Set for Epic Fury

Raytheon has been awarded a significant contract worth $441.6 million to deliver Patriot GEM-T missile interceptors for Operation Epic Fury. This agreement builds on an existing multi-billion-dollar procurement framework...

May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Layered Counter-Drone Solution Planned

DroneShield has teamed up with Terma to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities. The partnership is designed to integrate their respective technologies, including AI-enabled detection, electronic countermeasures, and operational...

May 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

LASSO Program Advances Switchblade

The US Army has chosen the Switchblade 400 developed by AeroVironment as part of its Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance initiative. Designed as a lightweight, portable “tank destroyer,” the...

May 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Threat Detection Program Moves Ahead

Northrop Grumman is continuing development of its ITDS under a new US Army contract, moving into advanced testing and integration stages. The system is designed to improve aircraft survivability...

May 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

ULTRA Turbo UAV Contract Awarded

DZYNE Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar deal with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to supply three ULTRA Turbo UAV systems. Designed for extended missions, the platform combines long...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Signs HIMARS Deal With Lithuania

Lithuania is expanding its artillery capabilities through a new agreement with the United States for additional HIMARS units. Valued at $280 million, the package includes launch systems, various missile...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

114 Rafale Deal Moves Ahead in India

India is set to advance its major fighter acquisition program by issuing an RFP to Dassault Aviation for 114 aircraft. The plan combines direct imports with domestic production to...