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May 2, 2026
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Dynamatic Developing Long-Range Stabilised EO/IR Sensor System for ISR Missions

Dynamatic Technologies is expanding its presence in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sector with the development of an indigenous stabilised electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload. The initiative marks a strategic...

May 1, 2026
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Inside the Redback IFV and Its Role in Future Battlefield Operations

Modern warfare is no longer defined by sheer size alone — survivability, mobility, and precision firepower now determine battlefield success. Much like the Australian Redback spider that inspired its...

May 1, 2026
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New Indian Radar Aims to Detect Hypersonic Missiles Traveling Beyond Mach 5

India is developing a new radar system designed to detect hypersonic missiles traveling at speeds above Mach 5, or roughly 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) per hour. One of the...

April 30, 2026
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Green Hills Operating System Integrated Into Northrop’s Modernized GPS Navigation Suite

Northrop Grumman has selected Green Hills Software’s real-time operating system for its newest GPS-modernized navigation solution designed for US military aircraft. The company integrated Green Hills’ INTEGRITY-178 tuMP platform...

April 30, 2026
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THUNDART Rocket Reaches Live-Fire Milestone Under MBDA, Safran Partnership

MBDA and Safran Electronics have achieved a major milestone in the THUNDART rocket program, advancing the system from concept development to live demonstration in just 18 months. The trial,...

April 30, 2026
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Albania Partners With Fincantieri for Major Naval Shipbuilding Program

Fincantieri and KAYO have launched a new shipbuilding partnership aimed at constructing 10 naval vessels by 2030, supporting efforts to revive Albania’s domestic naval manufacturing sector. The agreement was...

April 29, 2026
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Britain Restarts Ajax Vehicle Testing After Soldier Safety Review

The UK Ministry of Defence has decided to restart testing and acceptance trials of the Ajax armored fighting vehicles after a comprehensive safety review cleared the program to proceed....

April 29, 2026
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BAE Systems Starts Production of NavGuide GPS, Ships Initial Units

BAE Systems has officially moved its NavGuide GPS receiver—developed as the successor to the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)—into production, with initial deliveries now underway. Introduced in 2023, the...

April 29, 2026
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Terra Drone Invests in Scaling Ukraine-Built Terra A Interceptor Drones

Terra Drone is investing to expand production of the Terra A-series interceptor drones, which are developed and manufactured in Ukraine by Amazing Drones. The initiative aims to combine Ukraine’s...

April 28, 2026
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Australia Picks HIMARS Over StrikeMaster to Boost Long-Range Fires

Australia has chosen Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) along with the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to strengthen its Army’s long-range strike capability. The HIMARS system was...