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June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

France Advances Long-Range ISR Drone Program

AURA M and Thales have launched a joint effort to create an advanced ISR drone capability for France’s armed forces. At the center of the program is the Enbata...

Chunmoo Missiles May Join X-Fire Launcher

Thales and Hanwha Aerospace are collaborating on a potential integration of Chunmoo guided missiles into the X-Fire launcher platform, creating a scalable long-range precision-strike solution. The agreement includes the...

June 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Awards Military Spares Deal to Leonardo

The UK’s defense procurement agency has awarded Leonardo UK a long-term contract to manage and supply critical aircraft consumables across the nation’s fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleets. Valued at £27...

June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Mobile Artillery Venture Targets Global Market

India’s KSSL and US-based AM General have joined forces to promote next-generation mobile artillery systems for international markets. Their partnership focuses on the MArG platform, recognized as the first...

7th Infantry Division Joins New Command

The US Army has reorganized its force structure by establishing the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific, a new formation designed to strengthen operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific theater. By...

June 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Tests Japan’s Advanced Amphibious Aircraft

The ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft is gaining attention as one of the most advanced seaplanes in operation, with the United States incorporating the platform into joint exercises to improve...

June 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Akash-NG Optimized for Cruise Missile Threats

India’s Akash-NG air defense system has been optimized to counter large-scale cruise missile saturation attacks, one of the most demanding challenges in modern air warfare. Featuring an indigenous active...

June 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

DRDO-Kalyani Advance Next-Gen WhAP

DRDO and the Kalyani Group have revealed a significantly enhanced version of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, transforming it into a more capable infantry combat vehicle. The upgraded...

June 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Re-Engine Plan Needs Major Redesign

Aerospace experts have highlighted the complexity of replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine powering India’s Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft. According to former HAL engineers, integrating an alternative engine such...

June 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

N-CATS May Become Carrier Combat Drone

The Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are advancing the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman unmanned combat aerial vehicle intended to operate alongside naval...