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Leonardo to Deliver Two Additional C-27J Spartan Aircraft to Romania

Romania has signed a deal with Leonardo for the procurement of two new C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, increasing its fleet of the versatile airlifter to nine units. The acquisition...

US Clears C-130 Sustainment Package, Hinting at Future Vietnamese Hercules Acquisition

Vietnam could be moving closer to acquiring the C-130 Hercules after the US State Department cleared a $100 million military sales package focused on sustainment services and support systems...

ArmorSource Secures $17.6 Million Deal to Supply Advanced Combat Helmets to US Army

The US Army has selected ArmorSource for a $17.6 million procurement contract covering the delivery of 25,000 ACH Gen II ballistic helmets, marking another step in modernizing soldier protective...

June 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

GDLS Canada Unveils Grizzly 10×10 Self-Propelled Howitzer for Future Army Requirements

A next-generation artillery contender has emerged for the Canadian Army with the introduction of the Grizzly 10×10 mobile howitzer by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada. The system incorporates a...

HENSOLDT Launches OrbitISR Radar to Enhance Space-Based Surveillance Missions

Aiming to strengthen orbital ISR capabilities, HENSOLDT has unveiled OrbitISR, a next-generation radar system that uses Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology to generate detailed imaging around the clock and...

Britain Expands Martlet Missile Stockpiles With New Order to Boost Counter-Drone Capability

Britain has signed a £36 million ($48 million) contract with Thales for the procurement of hundreds of additional Martlet missiles, expanding stockpiles to support ongoing air-defense operations and counter-drone...

US Navy Receives Last Flight IIA Arleigh Burke Destroyer Ahead of Schedule

Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has officially delivered the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127) to the US Navy, marking the completion of the Arleigh Burke-class Flight...

Naver Creates Dedicated Defense AI Task Force to Pursue Military Applications

Naver has launched a specialized defence-focused AI unit aimed at developing military applications for its artificial intelligence platforms and cloud services. The move comes as sovereign AI gains strategic...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey Proposes Joint UAV Development Program With Japan to Expand Defense Cooperation

Ankara has expressed its intention to deepen defence cooperation with Japan by pursuing joint development and manufacturing programmes for unmanned aerial systems, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed in...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Canada Partners With Ukraine to Manufacture Reconnaissance Drones Through New Joint Venture

Ottawa and Kyiv have agreed to jointly produce Ukrainian reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems in Canada under a new defence partnership aimed at increasing support for Ukraine’s military operations. Signed...