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Israel awards Elbit Systems (Cyclone) $34M-plus contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I Adir

Israel’s Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate has signed a more than $34 million contract with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop and integrate an extended-range capability for the F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter fleet. The modification focuses on adding new external fuel tanks to increase range performance.

2026-05-14T02:37:13.070339-07:00

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Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy

2026-05-14T03:55:50.606203-07:00

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Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation

2026-05-14T01:11:46.388641-07:00

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Anduril picks Rocket Lab’s HASTE for multiple hypersonic test launches in a $30M award

2026-05-14T00:30:59.143326-07:00

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Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Norway’s revocation of an export license for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy. The government framed the decision as unilateral and raised concerns about the disruption to planned defense procurement.

2026-05-14T03:55:50.606203-07:00

Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy

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Israel awards Elbit Systems (Cyclone) $34M-plus contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I Adir Israel’s Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate has signed a more than $34 million contract with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop and integrate an extended-range capability for the F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter fleet. The modification focuses on adding new external fuel tanks to increase range performance.

2026-05-14T02:37:13.070339-07:00

Israel awards Elbit Systems (Cyclone) $34M-plus contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I Adir

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Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation Switzerland is preparing for Patriot-related cost overruns of more than 50%, with the total bill potentially doubling to CHF 4 billion as the government in Bern considers cancellation. The decision highlights how affordability pressures and rising program costs are reshaping Swiss air-defense planning.

2026-05-14T01:11:46.388641-07:00

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation

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Anduril picks Rocket Lab’s HASTE for multiple hypersonic test launches in a $30M award Anduril Industries has selected Rocket Lab to conduct multiple hypersonic test flights using Rocket Lab’s HASTE launch vehicle, in a deal valued at $30 million. The move expands Anduril’s test-launch execution for hypersonic experimentation and reinforces Rocket Lab’s role in high-cadence hypersonic programs.

2026-05-14T00:30:59.143326-07:00

Anduril picks Rocket Lab’s HASTE for multiple hypersonic test launches in a $30M award

CNBC

Japan’s defense industry may be poised for a global breakout—question is whether it can scale like South Korea A new assessment asks whether Japan can evolve from a capable but domestically oriented defense industrial base into a true international export player, comparable to South Korea. The cluster frames Japan’s global defense ambitions as a potential “breakout” moment for the sector.

2026-05-13T17:55:26.352438-07:00

Japan’s defense industry may be poised for a global breakout—question is whether it can scale like South Korea

Breaking Defense

L3Harris’ Wraith Shield update repurposes existing antennas to detect and jam hostile drone control signals L3Harris says its forthcoming Wraith Shield software update will use existing antennas to scan for drone command-and-control signals, identify enemy ones, and jam them. Executives characterized the upgrade as a software-driven enhancement to counter-drone electronic warfare capability without new hardware changes.

2026-05-13T12:55:41.545022-07:00

L3Harris’ Wraith Shield update repurposes existing antennas to detect and jam hostile drone control signals

Aviation Week

USAF awards $18.5M Aevex contract for autonomous one-way attack drones and engineering support The U.S. Air Force has awarded Aevex an $18.5 million contract for autonomous one-way attack drones and associated support services. Aevex, which has supplied thousands of similar systems to Ukraine, is positioned to deliver expendable strike capability as the USAF scales uncrewed autonomy and engineering support.

2026-05-13T11:36:11.175536-07:00

USAF awards $18.5M Aevex contract for autonomous one-way attack drones and engineering support

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Pentagon rolls out framework and annual buys for 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles plus 500 hypersonics The Pentagon announced framework agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos and Zone 5 to develop and accelerate production of 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles, alongside plans to buy 500 hypersonic missiles annually. The awards expand the industrial base, with the U.S. Army set to procure 3,000 containerized Barracuda 500M cruise missiles from Anduril.

2026-05-13T09:09:38.870409-07:00

Pentagon rolls out framework and annual buys for 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles plus 500 hypersonics

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Israel awards Elbit Systems (Cyclone) $34M-plus contract to add extended-range external fuel tanks to F-35I Adir

Malaysia condemns Norway’s unilateral revocation of Naval Strike Missile export license for Royal Malaysian Navy

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation

Anduril picks Rocket Lab’s HASTE for multiple hypersonic test launches in a $30M award

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