Supacat and Moog Polish the ASRAAM Launcher Truck Concept
Supacat and Moog displayed a new iteration of the ASRAAM platform based on the former’s HMT ACC 6x6, this time with the FMP launcher instead of a fixed erector.
Land News
Otokar’s Acquisition of Automecanica SA Approved by Romania
Romania’s foreign direct investment authorities have approved the acquisition of Automecania SA by Otokar, to support the local production of Cobra II 4x4.
FN Browning Group Acquires UK-Based Accuracy International
Belgian FN Browning Group has announced the acquisition of the UK-based Accuracy International, well-known for its specialisation in bolt-action sniper rifles.
Possible New Chinese MBT Prototype Spotted on a Trailer
What appears to be a new Chinese main battle tank prototype, larger than the previously seen Type 100, was spotted on a trailer on the road by a local.
Thales Tests X-Fire MLRS Developed for FLP-T Programme
Thales announced firing test of the X-Fire high-mobility MLRS mounted on a Zetros 8x8 truck, shortly after the firing test of the FLP-T-150 artillery rocket.
Rostec Unveils ZAK-30 Citadel 30 mm Airburst C-UAS System
Rostec will display its ZAK-30 C-UAS system using airburst rounds during the first International Security Forum to be held in Russia between May 26 and 29.
FN Unveils FN MAG Tactical Kit to Improve Quality of Life
Belgian firerams manufacturer FN unveiled its Tactical modernisation kit for the legacy FN MAG 7.62 mm GPMG, improving the quality of life for infantry use.
Kazakhstan’s Roadmap for Joint Production with Otokar
Kazakhstan’s Senate shared the roadmap for the BESQARU Plant, producing Otokar’s armoured vehicles, including TULPAR tracked IFV and ALPAR UGV, for 2026.
MKE to Add HPeM Weapon to TOLGA Layered C-UAS System
MKE will add an HPeM weapon as a new effector to the TOLGA C-UAS system that currently incorporates guns and jammers, to counter fibre-optic UAVs effectively.
MPT-68 Signals MKE’s Transition to 6.8x51 mm Calibre
MKE displayed the MPT-68 chambered in 6.8x51 mm as a possible follow-up to MPT-76 in use by various Turkish service branches, at EFES 2026’s exhibition.
SAHA EXPO 2026: Kuzgun Tech’s Multi-Mode Fuse for 30x113 mm
Kuzgun Tech displayed its multi-mode fuse for 30x113 mm ammunition, which has gained considerable attraction over the past few years throughout land forces.
Fire Point Unveils the FP-7.x Anti-Ballistic Missile
Fire Point, having introduced new missiles to Ukraine’s arsenal, has announced the FP-7.x anti-ballistic missile developed from the recently tested FP-7 TBM.
UK Procures Boxer 8x8 SPG with RCH155 from Germany
The UK MoD announced that 72 Boxer 8x8 SPGs fitted with Rheinmetall’s RCH155 155 mm L52 remote-controlled artillery module will be acquired from Germany.
OTOKAR Unveils 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania at BSDA2026
OTOKAR unveiled a new 6x6 Medium-2 UGV for Romania, jointly developed with Romanian BlueSpace and Turkish UGV developer Elektroland at the BSDA2026 exhibition.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 15:00 US Army expands long-range precision fires production planning - The US Army is increasing investment in production capacity for long-range precision fires programme...
- 15:00 European air defence modernisation shifts toward integrated networks - European governments are increasingly linking national air defence assets into broader integrated ne...
- 15:00 China strengthens unmanned maritime surveillance capabilities - China continues expanding its portfolio of maritime surveillance drones to improve situational aware...
- 15:00 Japan accelerates hardened infrastructure development - Japan is investing in hardened facilities, protected storage sites and dispersed operating locations...
- 15:00 Autonomous underwater systems gain role in critical infrastructure security - Navies are increasingly deploying autonomous underwater vehicles to monitor and protect undersea cab...
- 15:00 Counter-drone systems increasingly combine kinetic and electronic effects - Military organisations are fielding layered counter-drone architectures that integrate electronic wa...
- 15:00 Hypersonic weapon proliferation drives demand for space-based tracking - Defence agencies are accelerating development of space-based sensor constellations capable of provid...
- 15:00 Military logistics automation becomes mainstream procurement priority - Armed forces are expanding procurement of autonomous logistics vehicles and AI-assisted supply syste...
- 15:00 Collaborative combat aircraft concepts reshape force structure planning - Air forces are increasingly designing future force structures around combinations of crewed aircraft...
- 15:00 Industrial resilience becomes strategic requirement for defence suppliers - Governments are placing growing emphasis on supply-chain security, surge production capability and m...
- 09:00 US Air Force expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing - The US Air Force is increasing flight testing and integration work for Collaborative Combat Aircraft...
- 09:00 European defence spending increasingly targets ammunition resilience - European governments are directing additional defence funding toward ammunition production, stockpil...
- 09:00 China advances military satellite constellation deployment - China continues expanding military satellite constellations designed to enhance communications, navi...
- 09:00 Japan strengthens distributed missile force posture - Japan is expanding deployment of mobile missile units and support infrastructure across remote islan...
- 09:00 Autonomous surface vessels gain importance in fleet operations - Navies are integrating autonomous surface vessels into surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime sec...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement shifts toward scalable architectures - Military organisations are increasingly procuring counter-drone systems built around open architectu...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence programmes focus on persistent target custody - Defence agencies are prioritising sensor networks capable of maintaining continuous tracking of mano...
- 09:00 AI-assisted command systems gain momentum in military planning - Armed forces are accelerating adoption of AI-assisted command-and-control systems designed to improv...
- 09:00 Collaborative autonomy emerges as key defence technology trend - Military planners increasingly view teams of autonomous systems operating cooperatively as a major f...
- 09:00 Production capacity increasingly shapes defence export competitiveness - Countries evaluating defence acquisitions are placing greater weight on supplier production capacity...
