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June 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

AM General Picks Marshall for Humvee Support

The US government has approved a potential $1.5-billion Foreign Military Sale to Austria for 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated support equipment. According to the US State Department,...

June 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Denmark Makes Giraffe 1X a Permanent Asset

Denmark has converted its temporary use of Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems into a permanent procurement after the sensors successfully supported air surveillance and drone detection during major security...

June 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

USSOCOM Seeks AI Drone Vision Trainer

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), in collaboration with SOFWERX, has initiated a competitive program to acquire a synthetic data generation capability aimed at training computer vision models for autonomous...

June 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Clears $236M KC-130J Support Deal

The US State Department has approved a potential $235.9-million foreign military sale to Kuwait covering long-term sustainment support for its KC-130J transport aircraft fleet. The package includes maintenance services,...

June 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany orders JIM Compact binoculars

Germany is significantly expanding its battlefield observation capabilities with the procurement of advanced multifunction infrared binocular systems. The technology enables troops to detect and identify targets more effectively in...

June 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

SENTINEL weapon deal boosts Portugal Navy

Portugal is continuing to modernize its navy with the introduction of new remotely controlled naval weapon stations. The systems improve force protection, targeting accuracy, and operational effectiveness aboard naval...

June 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Negev machine guns get new MEPRO optics

India is upgrading the effectiveness of its NEGEV machine guns through the adoption of advanced telescopic sighting systems. The optics improve long-range target engagement and battlefield awareness while supporting...

June 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Uttam AESA contract decision nears

Astra Microwave is moving closer to securing a major production contract for the indigenous Uttam AESA radar, a key component of India’s future Tejas Mk1A fleet. The development highlights...

June 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Hild Defence wins Army drone contract

The Indian Army is expanding its use of domestically developed drones through new orders for Hild Defence’s Atlas attack UAV and Talon FPV strike drone. Together, the systems provide...

June 11, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Germany Orders 60 GO12 Battlefield Radars

Germany’s federal procurement authority has awarded Thales a contract to provide 60 Ground Observer 12 (GO12) battlefield radar systems to the German Armed Forces. The agreement includes spare parts,...