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June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary finalizes Gripen C fighter acquisition

Hungary has completed an important milestone in its air force modernization with the arrival of its final Gripen fighters. The expanded fleet increases combat readiness, strengthens NATO air-defense operations,...

June 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Arkansas facility to power future PAC-3 missiles

L3Harris is investing in next-generation manufacturing capabilities to accelerate production of propulsion systems for the PAC-3 missile program. Advanced automation, artificial intelligence, and expanded production infrastructure will improve manufacturing...

$418M contract boosts carrier maintenance work

HII has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the US Navy through a major support contract covering aircraft elevators and cargo handling systems aboard frontline warships. Reliable maintenance of these...

New MRZR Alpha variant delivers mobile power

The US Marine Corps is increasing battlefield mobility through additional MRZR Alpha tactical vehicles featuring enhanced onboard electrical power for advanced combat systems. Designed for expeditionary missions, the lightweight...

Massive Grot A3 rifle order strengthens forces

Poland is investing in the future of its infantry by introducing thousands of upgraded MSBS Grot A3 assault rifles into military service. The latest version delivers improved handling, greater...

Ukraine receives fresh long-range shell package

Denmark is further strengthening Ukraine’s defense by delivering thousands of extended-range artillery rounds to support long-range combat operations. The ammunition enhances battlefield reach, improves counter-battery effectiveness, and enables Ukrainian...

Skyranger 35 and Skynex chosen by Romania

Romania is reinforcing its air-defense capabilities with Rheinmetall’s latest Skyranger 35 and Skynex systems. Combining mobile battlefield protection with advanced networked defense, the new platforms are designed to defeat...

June 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Lockheed Wins $8.4B PrSM Production Deal

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an $8.4-billion contract modification to expand production of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 program. The adjustment raises the overall contract...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

HENSOLDT Develops Portable Navigation Jammer

German defense company HENSOLDT has introduced SkyBarrier, a mobile electronic warfare system developed to disrupt major global satellite navigation networks. The jammer is designed to protect military units and...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Army Software Enables Mobile Drone Defense

The US Army has introduced a new fire control software package designed to improve the effectiveness of vehicle-mounted weapons against moving drones. Derived from technologies developed for the Future...