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Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles to Restore Military Capabilities

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Germany for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replacing units previously supplied to Ukraine. The procurement, worth several hundred million euros, was...

UAE Expands Counter-Drone Defenses With Slinger System Procurement

Electro Optic Systems has secured a $124 million contract from the UAE for its Slinger counter-unmanned aerial system remote weapon platform, further strengthening the system’s international adoption. The deal...

June 23, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Enhanced Bushmaster Platform Gains Greater Flexibility and Firepower

The Bushmaster PMV has been transformed by Thales Australia into a new configuration that delivers greater battlefield effectiveness through enhanced protection, networking capabilities, and operational flexibility. Designated the Mulga...

Canada Advances Arctic Security With Long-Range Radar Procurement

A new $2.5-billion agreement between Canada and Australia will see the delivery of an advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar system designed to strengthen Canada’s ability to monitor and defend its Arctic...

June 23, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

New Agreement Strengthens Radar Testing and Production in the Netherlands

The Dutch Ministry of Defence and Thales have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding radar manufacturing and testing infrastructure at Thales’ facilities in Hengelo. The project will involve...

June 23, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Teledyne Launches Advanced HD Imaging Package for Combat Platforms

Teledyne FLIR Defense is expanding its vehicle sensing capabilities with a new suite of high-definition imaging solutions aimed at delivering full-circle situational awareness under complex operational conditions. The lineup...

June 23, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia Enhances Long-Range Air Protection With IRIS-T SLM Arrival

Estonia has received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from Diehl Defence, marking a major advancement in the nation’s layered air defense architecture. Delivered to the Air...

June 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Canada Advances Pilot Training Modernization With Initial H135 Arrival

The first Airbus H135 helicopter destined for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has been delivered, marking a significant step in the modernization of Royal Canadian Air Force pilot...

June 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Thales and Aura Aero Partner on MALE ISR Drone Capability for France

An AURA AERO subsidiary and Thales have entered into a partnership to create an advanced ISR drone solution aimed at reinforcing France’s sovereign defense and reconnaissance capabilities. The collaboration...

Hanwha and Thales Assess Chunmoo Missile Integration for X-Fire System

Thales and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a cooperation agreement to examine the integration of Chunmoo-guided munitions into the X-Fire launcher platform. As part of the effort, the partners will...