June, 2026 - currentdefencenews.com

June 2, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
R&D

Canada Starts Production of Ukrainian Drones

Canada and Ukraine have strengthened their defense cooperation through a new industrial partnership aimed at manufacturing Ukrainian-designed reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems in Canada. The agreement, signed between defense agencies...

June 1, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

Data Patterns Developing AMCA Cockpit

The successful maiden flight of Russia’s twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has generated renewed discussion regarding India’s possible involvement in the program. Developed with export customers in mind, the aircraft...

Zen Unveils 400km+ HyperStrike System

India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft program has entered a decisive acquisition phase following approval for three specialized aircraft. Designed to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s...

Ultra Maritime to Support River-Class Fleet

India’s next-generation S-5 ballistic missile submarine program has entered a significant development phase, with steel-cutting activities for the first vessel reportedly commencing at the Shipbuilding Centre in Visakhapatnam. While...

Elbit Wins $350M Tank Upgrade Deal

The Indian Air Force is undertaking a comprehensive modernization and sustainment effort for its MiG-29UPG fighter fleet to ensure operational relevance through the 2030s while reducing dependence on foreign...

FN Upgrades Legendary MAG Machine Gun

Belgian defense manufacturer FN Herstal has introduced the FN MAG Tactical with Long Rail, a modernized version of its widely used 7.62×51mm NATO machine gun designed to better accommodate...

Canada Picks Thales Sonar for Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Canada has awarded Thales Canada a contract to provide the advanced S2087 anti-submarine warfare sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers. The system, part...

June 1, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

F-22 Raptor: US Air Dominance Fighter

The F-22 Raptor continues to be regarded as one of the most advanced air superiority fighters ever developed, representing the pinnacle of fifth-generation combat aviation. Designed through the United...

Poland Awards $2.07B Borsuk IFV Deal

Poland has strengthened its military modernization program by signing a contract worth approximately $2.07 billion with a consortium led by the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola for...