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May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kopin Expands Domestic OLED Production Amid Rising Military Demand

Kopin Corporation is consolidating OLED microdisplay production at its headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts, by bringing the entire manufacturing process in-house. The transition follows the company’s acquisition of advanced OLED...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Wraith Shield Turns L3Harris Tactical Radios Into AI Drone Detection Nodes

L3Harris has unveiled Wraith Shield, a software upgrade that transforms tactical radios into AI-enabled RF sensing systems capable of detecting small unmanned aerial threats. The new capability enhances existing...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Core Systems’ Rugged Computers for C2NOW Program

Core Systems has won a contract to supply its ATMOS2 rugged tactical computing systems for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now (C2NOW) initiative. The C2NOW program is focused on...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army’s M1301 ISV Redefines Tactical Mobility for Infantry Units

Speed over protection. Mobility over mass. The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was developed with one clear objective: move infantry squads rapidly across the battlefield and into position with...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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

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

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

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,...