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French DGA Orders Saab Giraffe Radar Integrated into Scania Vehicle for Low-level...

May 19, 2026 @ 12:26 PM

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) ordered eight Varda (Advanced Air Detection Vehicle) systems, comprising the Saab Giraffe 1X X-band radar integrated into a Scania tactical vehicle. This order supplements an initial order for eight systems placed on December 29, 2025
Ukraine’s First Glide Bomb Ready for Combat Deployment

May 18, 2026 @ 02:08 PM

Ukraines first glide bomb, developed by a Brave1 participant, has passed all required tests and is ready for combat deployment, the Ukrainian MoD announced today. The development will help the Ukrainian Air Force to achieve combat parity with Russias KAB series of glide bombs that enable attack against enemy targets from a stand-off distance
Indonesia Holds Acceptance Ceremony for Multi-Platform Strategic Defense Equipment

May 18, 2026 @ 01:43 PM

Indonesia held an acceptance ceremony for a multi-platform strategic main weapon system at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta today with Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and President Prabowo Subianto gracing the occasion. The multi-platform equipment includes six Rafale fighter jets, four Falcon 8X aircraft, one A400M transport aircraft, and one GM403 Ground Controlled Interception (GCI) Radar besides the Meteor missile and AASM HAMMER weapons systems
Peruvian Air Force Orders C-27J Spartan Aircraft in New Generation Configuration

May 16, 2026 @ 11:07 AM

The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan airlifter in the all-new Next Generation Configuration (NGC). The NGC introduces new avionics and aerodynamic enhancements, improving efficiency and further boosting operational performance as compared to previous C-27J aircraft
Russian Enterprise Reveals Unmanned Boat that Can Carry Attack Drones

May 16, 2026 @ 10:38 AM

A Russian ship design centre has developed an unmanned boat, the Svarog 1.0, with an operational range of up to 500 km, the Svarog Research and Production Center told Russian media
Italian Engine-maker Buys Out Chinese Owner, Offers Controlling Stake to UAE's EDGE...

May 15, 2026 @ 08:42 PM

UAEs EDGE Group signed an agreement on Tuesday to acquire a controlling stake in Italian engine maker CMD (Costruzio ni Motori Diesel), just months after the Atella based company bought back 67% of its shares previously held by Chinese engine conglomerate, Loncin Motor Co. Ltd
Israel to Deploy All-new Defense Systems Against Hezbollah’s FPV Drones

May 14, 2026 @ 02:20 PM

The Israel cabinet approved $700mln plan to counter Hezbollahs First person view (FPV) drones that includes two never-tried systems. The first is designed for mobile military units and operates similarly to the Trophy Active Protection System used on Israeli tanks by detecting and destroying threats before impact
Israel to Extend Combat Range of its F-35 Aircraft with External Fuel...

May 14, 2026 @ 01:54 PM

Based on recent combat engagement with Iran, the Israeli Air Force has decided to extend the combat range of its F-35 fighter jets by adding external fuel tanks. The Defense Procurement Director (DPD) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Elbit Systems to develop a system that will enable the increase in the flight range and air endurance of the F-35 fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin
5 Killed, 44 Injured as Russia Pounds Ukraine with 1500 Drones, 500

May 14, 2026 @ 01:10 PM

Dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones struck Kyiv on May 14 killing five people and injuring another 44 injured, according to statements from city police and Kyiv mayor Vitalii Klitschko. Fifty-six missiles of various types, including Iskander ballistic and Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, were launched in the overnight attack, as well as 675 one-way attack drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force, Kyiv Independent reported Twenty-nine X-101 cruise missiles, 12 Iskander or S-400 missiles, and 652 of the drones were shot down or jammed before reaching the target
U.K. Army to Receive 72 Remote Control 155mm Howitzers Under £1bn Contract

May 14, 2026 @ 12:29 PM

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