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June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Patria Radar Tracks Up to 500 Targets

Finnish defense company Patria has unveiled a new passive radar solution capable of tracking up to 500 incoming projectiles simultaneously without emitting detectable signals. The system leverages Passive Coherent...

June 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

India Advances Stealth Carrier Combat Drone

India has unveiled plans for a carrier-capable Naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (NUCAV), marking a significant advancement in the country’s naval aviation modernization strategy. Derived from the indigenous Ghatak...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Rebuilds Recovery Fleet With Bergepanzer

Germany has placed an order for 23 Rheinmetall Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles to replenish military assets previously transferred to Ukraine. The procurement follows Berlin’s approval of defense...

June 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EOS Secures Major UAE Contract for Slinger Anti-Drone Weapon Platform

A $124 million agreement between the UAE and Electro Optic Systems will see the delivery of Slinger counter-drone remote weapon systems, extending the reach of the platform into another...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Mulga Utility Variant Expands Bushmaster Battlefield Capabilities

Thales Australia has upgraded its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle with a new variant aimed at improving combat performance, connectivity, and crew survivability. The latest model, called the Bushmaster 5.6...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Canada-Australia Radar Partnership Enhances Arctic Surveillance

Canada has partnered with Australia under a $2.5-billion export agreement to acquire an Over-the-Horizon Radar capability that will expand surveillance coverage across the Arctic and northern approaches. The agreement...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Dutch Defense Partnership Boosts Thales Radar Production Capabilities

Thales has secured an agreement with the Netherlands’ Ministry of Defence to enhance radar production and testing infrastructure, with major investments planned at the company’s Hengelo site. The modernization...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Teledyne Sensor Suite Enhances Vehicle Awareness on the Battlefield

A new generation of vehicle vision technology has been introduced by Teledyne FLIR Defense through its integrated 360-degree situational awareness suite, which combines three high-definition sensing systems for enhanced...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

First IRIS-T SLM Delivery Strengthens Estonia’s Layered Air Defense

The Estonian Air Defence Wing has officially received its first IRIS-T SLM air defense system from Diehl Defence at Ämari Air Base, strengthening the country’s ability to counter a...