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May 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Norway Gets Leopard 2A8 Tank Factory

KNDS Deutschland has partnered with RITEK to establish a new manufacturing and testing center in Norway for the Leopard 2A8. Built within 18 months, the Levanger facility will support...

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...

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 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Navajo-Class Recovery Ship Named

The US Navy has introduced its seventh Navajo-class support ship, the USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), marking another milestone in fleet modernization. Named after decorated SEAL veteran Solomon Atkinson,...

May 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Scalp Naval Boosts Deep-Strike Capability

France is set to revive manufacturing of the Scalp Naval missile as part of efforts to enhance strategic strike capabilities. Initially introduced in 2017, the missile program faced a...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Legacy Guns Turned Into Anti-Drone Systems

The Indian Army is upgrading its ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns to address the growing threat of drones and loitering munitions across sensitive borders. The modernization introduces EO/IR sensors, laser rangefinding,...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

MALE UAV Proposal for Tri-Service

The AeroForce X UAV, jointly developed by Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG, is being proposed for India’s large-scale MALE drone acquisition program. The platform stands out due to its...

May 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

1-Ton UAV Targets Armed ISR Missions

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is scaling its Kaalbhairav UAV into a MALE-class platform capable of carrying larger payloads and performing extended missions. The design retains its efficient aerodynamic...

May 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

20km Range Laser Boosts DEW Capability

Defence Research and Development Organisation is advancing a high-power laser weapon system capable of delivering 300 kW output for countering modern aerial threats. Designed with scalable architecture and precision...

May 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

Uttam AESA to Boost MiG-29K Fleet

In response to declining radar performance in its MiG-29K fleet, the Indian Navy has launched an upgrade initiative centered on the indigenous Uttam Mk2 AESA radar. The existing Zhuk-ME...