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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...

June 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

First Airbus H135 Joins Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Fleet

Canada has received the first Airbus H135 helicopter for its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

June 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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

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...

June 22, 2026
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Soldier Systems

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

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

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

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...