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Elbit Systems Secures Major US Army Deal for Advanced Night Vision Goggles

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $212 million delivery order to continue production of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) system through 2028. The contract supports ongoing...

Saab, PGZ Deepen Cooperation on Submarines, Underwater Technology, and Maritime Drones

Swedish defense company Saab and Poland’s Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on naval defense programs covering submarines, surface combatants, and underwater systems. The...

Leidos Secures Major US Order for Low-Cost Containerized Strike Missiles

The US Department of Defense has initiated plans to procure 3,000 low-cost containerized cruise missiles from Leidos as part of a wider strategy to expand scalable strike capabilities through...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

US and Anduril Expand Manufacturing of Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Systems

The Pentagon has signed a framework agreement with Anduril Industries to accelerate production of the low-cost, surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missile. Under the arrangement, Anduril will supply at least 3,000...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Ziesel Robotic Ground Vehicle Completes First Spike LR Live-Fire Trials

A Diehl Defence uncrewed ground vehicle has successfully launched Spike LR anti-tank guided missiles for the first time during a five-day live-fire evaluation campaign. During the trials, the Ziesel...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Safran and Baykar Join Forces for Drone Targeting and Guided Strike Technologies

French aerospace and defense company Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding collaboration in unmanned aerial systems, with a focus on sensors,...

Estonia Expands Long-Range Strike Capability With New Chunmoo MLRS Deal

Estonia has signed a follow-on agreement with South Korea to acquire three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems, further strengthening its long-range artillery capabilities. The latest procurement expands...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India’s Indigenous Assembly of Airbus C-295 Aircraft Reaches Key Milestone

India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 transport aircraft is reportedly nearing rollout from the Tata-Airbus production facility in Gujarat. Videos shared online recently revealed a nearly completed aircraft positioned...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Romania Produces First Locally Built Cobra II Infantry Mobility Vehicle With Otokar

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar has unveiled the first Cobra II infantry mobility vehicle produced in Romania during a defense and aerospace exhibition in Bucharest. The rollout signals the beginning...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa Showcases Export-Ready Borsuk Combat Vehicle in Bratislava

Polish defense conglomerate Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has introduced an export-oriented version of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle during a defense exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia. The platform integrates...