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May 18, 2026
Ukraine converts Soviet-era bombs into precision glide weapons to counter Russian stand-off attacks.
May 18, 2026
Destinus advances missile testing for European deep-strike needs.
May 18, 2026
Aeralis, a British startup attempting to develop a modular jet trainer, collapsed into administration after what it called “sustained pressure” on its cashflow.
May 18, 2026
Contenders for a possible U.S. Army contract to build interceptor missiles at a cost of less than $1 million each need to be able to demonstrate the full system by the end of the fiscal year, the Army said on May 15.
May 15, 2026
A missile resembling the AIM-260 is spotted on a Navy F/A-18F, advancing U.S. air-to-air capabilities.
May 15, 2026
The British Army narrows its search for an autonomous Apache wingman, with four companies advancing in Project NYX to deliver operational capability by 2030.
May 15, 2026
UK ties defense payments to contractor performance, raising incentives for faster delivery and easing regulations for smaller businesses.
May 15, 2026
Broadening the scope of potential NGAP applications beyond the F-47 may boost the chances of a final breakthrough for variable-cycle engines after four decades.