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June 20, 2026
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Engine Replacement on Tejas Mk1A Could Trigger Major Redevelopment Effort, Expert Says

A former HAL engine division engineer has cautioned that replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine in the Tejas Mk1A would be a highly complex undertaking rather than a simple...

June 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Upgraded WhAP 8×8 Gains Enhanced Weapons, Sensors and Survivability Features

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), working with Kalyani Group, has introduced the latest version of its Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, incorporating a range of upgrades that...

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...

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...

June 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Renault and Thales Join Forces to Scale Up Toutatis Loitering Munition Production

Renault Group and Thales have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly design and mass-produce the Toutatis loitering munition, targeting a manufacturing rate of up to 1,000 systems each...

Malaysia Procures 18 CAESAR Artillery Systems With Domestic Assembly Component

KNDS has secured an order from Malaysia for 18 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, making the country the latest and 15th operator of the combat-proven artillery system. The contract was signed...

June 19, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Arquus Unveils Fenris 6×6 Combat Vehicle Armed With 105mm Gun

At Eurosatory 2026, Arquus presented the Fenris, a new 6×6 armored combat vehicle that combines the mobility of a wheeled platform with the firepower of a 105mm weapon system....

June 19, 2026
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KNDS Reveals CAPINT Tank Concept Featuring Unmanned Teaming Capabilities

A new armored warfare concept from KNDS aims to transform how European militaries employ main battle tanks on future battlefields. Known as CAPINT (CAPacité INTermédiaire), the vehicle has been...

June 18, 2026
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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...

June 18, 2026
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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...