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thedefensepost. com > 05/01/2026 > textron-ugv-loitering-munitions

Textron Launches UGV That Can Fire Loitering Munitions

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (88+ words) The Defense Post Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. have pulled the wraps off a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can launch loitering munitions. Called RIPSAW M1, the platform is built on a Modular Open Systems Approach, allowing…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/30/2026 > roke-integration-defense-partners

Roke Rolls Out Integration Framework for Defense Partners

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (233+ words) UK-based engineering firm Roke has launched "Works with Roke," an initiative that brings together technology partners, suppliers, and integrators to support the development and deployment of defense capabilities. The program introduces a structured framework for organizations to demonstrate how their…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/30/2026 > ukraine-arms-export-mechanism

Ukraine Signals Shift Toward Formal Arms Export Mechanism

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (249+ words) The decision would allow Ukrainian defense companies to sell selected systems abroad within a state-controlled framework. It builds on earlier announcements from Kyiv and growing interest from partner countries in equipment developed and used during the war, including drones, missiles,…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/30/2026 > indra

Indra to Lead Two Projects in Latest $819 M European Defence Fund Round

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (229+ words) Spanish defense firm Indra will take part in 15 projects funded under the European Defence Fund (EDF), including leading two programs, following the European Commission's latest funding round. The company is among the most active participants selected in this cycle, with…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/29/2026 > romania-rheinmetall-lynx-ifvs > amp

Romania Selects Rheinmetall Lynx IFV in $3 B Procurement

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (389+ words) The Romanian government has selected Rheinmetall's Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to equip its army in a procurement estimated at 2. 6 billion euros ($3. 04 billion). A total of 232 tracked vehicles will be procured through the European Union's SAFE funding program, Defense Romania reported,…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/29/2026 > japans-terra-drone-ukraine-interceptors

Japan's Terra Drone Backs Production Expansion of Ukraine's 'Terra A' Interceptors

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (280+ words) Japanese firm Terra Drone is investing to scale up production of the Terra A-series interceptor drones, developed and manufactured in Ukraine by Amazing Drones, Militarnyi has reported. The core objective is to combine Ukraine's fast development cycles and lower production…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/28/2026 > norway-global-combat-ship-program

Global Combat Ship Program Expands to Four Members With Norway Entry

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (250+ words) Norway has officially joined the user group under the Global Combat Ship (GCS) program, a multinational defense alliance to build up to 34 modern surface combatants for the UK, Australia, and Canada. The consortium coordinates all levels of development for the…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/28/2026 > maldives-guardian-patrol-australia

Austal Australia Delivers Final Guardian Patrol Boat to Maldives

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (380+ words) Austal Australia has handed over the 24th and final Guardian-class vessel to the Republic of Maldives as part of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project with Canberra. Australia launched the initiative in 2016 to distribute modern coastal security platforms for its partner…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/28/2026 > romania-tests-merops-counter-drone

Romania Field Tests Merops AI-Powered Counter-Drone System

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (271+ words) Romania has carried out field testing of the Merops AI-powered counter-drone system at the Capu Midia Air Defence Training Range on the Black Sea coast, Reuters has reported. According to Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta, the system is expected to…...

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thedefensepost. com > 04/28/2026 > ukraine-50000-unmanned-ground-vehicles > amp

Ukraine Plans to Deploy 50, 000 Unmanned Ground Vehicles

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (399+ words) Ukraine is accelerating the integration of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), aiming to field at least 50, 000 systems this year as part of a broader shift toward unmanned warfare. During a recent speech, Volodymyr Zelensky described UGVs as a critical capability, with…...