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Netherlands Selects Naval Group’s F21 Torpedoes for Orka-Class Submarines

Naval Group has secured a contract from the Dutch government to provide F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarine fleet. The procurement follows a March...

Israel Awards SMARTSHOOTER Contract for SMASH Hopper Remote Weapon Stations

SMARTSHOOTER has been awarded a 5.8-million-shekel ($1.9 million) contract by the Israel Ministry of Defense for the procurement of SMASH Hopper remote weapon stations. Under the agreement, deliveries will...

June 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Washington Clears Potential Black Hawk Helicopter Deal for Austria

Washington has cleared a prospective $1.5 billion defense package for Austria that includes 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related military equipment. According to the US State Department, the...

June 18, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Thales and Renault Introduce 4×4 Command Vehicle for Unmanned Systems Operations

Renault Group and Thales have unveiled the “4 TROOP” prototype, a modified 4×4 vehicle developed to function as a mobile command hub for unmanned and autonomous systems. Designed to...

June 18, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

US Navy Advances F-35C Integration of LRASM Maritime Strike Missile

The US Navy has completed the first stage of its F-35C LRASM integration program, progressing efforts to arm the fifth-generation carrier-based fighter with a long-range anti-ship weapon capable of...

June 18, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

India Clears New Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh

As part of its drive to expand domestic unmanned warfare capabilities, India has sanctioned a 5-billion-rupee ($52.9 million) National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh. To be established...

June 18, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

KNDS Showcases Enhanced Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Tank With New Capabilities

At a defense convention in France, KNDS presented a revised Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank concept, emphasizing a remote-controlled turret and a three-person crew arrangement designed to...

AM General Partners With Marshall Land Systems to Strengthen Worldwide Humvee Sustainment

Washington has approved the potential transfer of 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related systems to Austria in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The US State Department...

June 17, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Germany expands space-based ISR capabilities

Germany is building a comprehensive space-based intelligence and surveillance framework through collaboration between leading defense and space technology companies. The initiative combines satellite imaging, data analytics, and intelligence processing...

June 17, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Blackbeard hypersonic missile wins first order

Castellion has secured a key production-related contract supporting the transition of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile from prototype development to early operational capability. Designed as a scalable long-range strike solution,...