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June 3, 2026
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V-BAT Deal Boosts Greek Maritime ISR

The Hellenic Army is strengthening its unmanned aerial capabilities through a new partnership with Shield AI focused on expanding the V-BAT drone fleet. The agreement supports Greece’s efforts to...

June 3, 2026
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First Gripen F Fighter Unveiled

The rollout of the first Gripen F marks a significant milestone in Saab’s Gripen fighter program and highlights growing defense-industrial cooperation with Brazil. Designed as a two-seat aircraft, the...

HIMARS Procurement Deal Finalized

The Canadian government has moved forward with a major modernization initiative by securing 26 HIMARS launchers from the United States through the Foreign Military Sales program. Valued at approximately...

June 3, 2026
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Northrop Strike Missile Reaches Milestone

The Jackal precision strike missile developed by Northrop Grumman has moved closer to operational deployment after achieving key objectives during a recent flight trial. The test showcased rapid-response launch...

Major Ukrainian Drone Procurement Announced

The Kyiv-based Come Back Alive Foundation has announced a landmark procurement contract involving the acquisition of roughly 16,500 tactical drones for Ukrainian forces. The order, worth over 1.37 billion...

Leonardo Secures Romania Airlifter Deal

Leonardo has secured an order to provide Romania with two new C-27J Spartan transport aircraft under an EU-backed procurement initiative. The advanced aircraft will support a wide range of...

Vietnam Moves Closer to C-130 Fleet

The United States has cleared a $100-million support package for C-130 Hercules aircraft that could pave the way for Vietnam’s future adoption of the transport platform. The proposed sale...

US Army Awards Next-Gen Helmet Deal

The US Army has selected ArmorSource to provide 25,000 ACH Gen II ballistic helmets under a contract valued at $17.6 million. The next-generation helmet is engineered to deliver superior...

June 2, 2026
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GD Proposes Grizzly 155mm Howitzer

General Dynamics Land Systems Canada has revealed the Grizzly, a new 10×10 wheeled self-propelled artillery platform developed in partnership with KNDS Deutschland. Armed with a 155mm artillery system, the...

HENSOLDT Unveils Satellite Recon Radar

German defense technology company HENSOLDT has unveiled OrbitISR, a new radar solution designed to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions from space. Utilizing a Synthetic Aperture Radar electronics package,...