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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 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 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 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

June 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

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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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...

June 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

Leopard Maker Reveals Tank With Robotic Wingers

KNDS has unveiled the CAPINT (Intermediary Capability) main battle tank concept, a next-generation armored platform proposed for the French Army. Built on the proven Leopard 2 A8 chassis and...

June 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

India Approves Major Drone Warfare Hub

India has approved the establishment of a National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh with an investment of 5 billion rupees ($52.9 million). Located at IIT Kanpur, the...

June 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Navy Advances F-35C LRASM Integration

The US Navy has completed the first phase of testing to integrate the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35C Lightning II. The completed flight sciences campaign evaluated...

June 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales, Renault Develop UAV Control Vehicle

Thales and Renault Group have developed the “4 TROOP,” a 4×4 mobile command-and-control platform designed to coordinate unmanned aerial and ground systems. The vehicle functions as a deployable operations...