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June 17, 2026
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France Nears THUNDART Strike System Deal

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered final negotiations with France’s defense procurement agency to deliver THUNDART, a sovereign long-range strike system capable of engaging targets up to...

June 17, 2026
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Lockheed, GM Team to Speed Production

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have launched a collaborative initiative to examine how commercial automotive production techniques can accelerate defense manufacturing. The partnership will focus on supply chain resilience,...

June 12, 2026
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New vehicle protection suite unveiled

Plasan has introduced a new family of vehicle protection technologies aimed at countering modern battlefield threats. The systems are designed to improve survivability against drones, shaped-charge weapons, mines, and...

June 11, 2026
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Army Plans 300 More K-9 Vajra Howitzers

The Indian Army is considering a major expansion of its self-propelled artillery fleet through the acquisition of 300 additional K-9 Vajra howitzers. The proposed procurement, valued at approximately 230...

June 11, 2026
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Germany Unveils New IRIS-T SHORAD System

German defense company Diehl Defence has introduced its latest short-range air defense solution, the IRIS-T SLS MK4, at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. The new system combines radar,...

June 10, 2026
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UK Nears $94M Deal for H&K Machine Guns

The UK Ministry of Defence is preparing to award Heckler & Koch a ten-year contract valued at approximately £70 million ($94 million) for the continued supply of L7A2 General...

June 8, 2026
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Italy moves ahead with amphibious vehicle buy

Italy is reinforcing its amphibious warfare capabilities with the purchase of additional AAV platforms from the United States. The vehicles will improve troop mobility, command functions, and recovery operations...

June 8, 2026
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Saab to deliver combat training simulators

The US Army is investing in more realistic combat training through Saab’s VTESS technology. The system enables troops to train under battlefield-like conditions by tracking engagements, vehicle actions, and...

June 8, 2026
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Airbus H145 Enters Uncrewed Era

The US State Department has approved a potential $30.6-million Foreign Military Sale to Italy covering seven Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) and associated support equipment. The package includes three AAVC-7A1...

June 8, 2026
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Rafale Launches MICA NG at Supersonic Speed

Saab has secured a $22.4-million contract to provide additional Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) base kits to the US Army under the second lot of a larger training...