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On May 6, 2026, Northrop Grumman announced it has begun flight testing of the XRQ-73 SHEPARD uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in support of DARPA’s Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration program. The XRQ-73 utilizes a ...

On May 11, 2026, RTX’s Raytheon has been selected to support Australia’s Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program by providing SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s new MOGAMI-class frigates. Awarded by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ...

On May 6, 2026, L3Harris Technologies announced it has been selected to support the modernization of the Polish Navy by equipping its new MIECZNIK-class frigates with an advanced ship management system. The Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) ...

On April 27, 2026, the U. S. Marine Corps awarded a US$15. 5 million contract to Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, for the next phase of the MARV-EL autonomous logistics program. The selected system, the R66 TURBINETRUCK, was developed in partnership ...

On May 1, 2026, Army Recognition reported that the United States is speeding up development of the Long-Range Stand-Off (LRSO) nuclear cruise missile to strengthen its bomber capabilities. This new missile is intended to replace the aging AGM-86B and allow ...

On April 29, 2026, Rheinmetall announced the christening of the fifth K130-class corvette, named LÜBECK, in Hamburg, Germany. After the christening, the vessel is set to undergo final outfitting, testing, and acceptance before entering service. Additional ...

Army Recognition reported on April 24, 2026, that China has unveiled the Superwing ZR-300, an armed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for rapid-response missions in urban areas. The platform is intended to enhance local security ...

On April 21, 2026, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems was selected by Lockheed Martin to supply infrared payloads for a new group of missile-tracking satellites under the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program. The system is designed to improve how quickly and ...

On April 23, 2026, Lockheed Martin has announced Peru will purchase 12 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from to modernize its air force. The agreement also reinforces Peru’s strategic relationship with the U. S. and opens the door for economic and industrial ...

On April 16, 2026, Janes reported that France has upgraded the Dassault Rafale to improve its ability to counter drones, and the Direction Générale de l' Armement confirmed that modifications were made to the aircraft’s cannon system to target unmanned ...

On April 15, 2026, Raytheon announced it has successfully completed the first flight test of its RAIVEN Staring system on a UH-60 Black Hawk. The test demonstrated the system’s ability to map different terrains, including urban areas and coastlines, even in ...

On April 14, 2026, Raytheon announced it has secured a US$3. 7 billion contract to supply Patriot GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine. This agreement supports Ukraine’s defense needs and helps replenish its missile interceptor inventory amid ongoing conflict. A new ...