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May 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

USS Gerald Ford returns from deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, recognized as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has returned to the United States after completing a 326-day deployment that included operations in the Caribbean...

May 16, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US cancels deployment of 4,000 troops

The United States has canceled its planned deployment of approximately 4,000 troops to Poland as part of a broader restructuring of American military forces in Europe. US officials confirmed...

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

Fifth Spartan Aircraft Ordered by Peru

The Peruvian Air Force is expanding its tactical airlift capability with an additional Leonardo C-27J Spartan aircraft, bringing the national fleet total to five units. The new transport aircraft,...

May 15, 2026
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Land Platforms

Czech Firm Targets Leopard Producer

Czech arms manufacturer CSG is reportedly exploring the possibility of purchasing a share in European defense giant KNDS, the producer of the Leopard main battle tank and Caesar self-propelled...

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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Unmanned Systems

Romania to Get New UGV Platform

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Milrem Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement to pursue Romania’s future unmanned ground vehicle requirements through a locally integrated industrial partnership. Signed during...

May 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

NH90 Sea Tiger Heads to F124 Frigates

Turbo-Technik has been selected by Germany’s defense procurement agency to prepare F124-class frigates for operations with the NH90 Sea Tiger naval helicopter, including modifications to flight decks, hangars, and...

May 14, 2026
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Land Platforms

Poland Reveals Export Borsuk IFV

Polish defense conglomerate PGZ has introduced a new export-oriented configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle during a defense exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia. The showcased variant combines PGZ’s...

May 14, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia Orders More Chunmoo Launchers

Estonia has signed a follow-on agreement with South Korea for the procurement of three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems, further strengthening its long-range precision strike capabilities. The...

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...