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June 12, 2026
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Plasan Launches Advanced Vehicle Protection Package Against Modern Battlefield Threats

Plasan has unveiled a trio of advanced vehicle protection technologies aimed at countering the threats that have increasingly challenged armored platforms in recent conflicts, namely top-attack drones, mine-related blasts,...

Alta Ares Raises $57 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Air Defense Growth

Alta Ares, a French-Ukrainian defense technology company focused on AI-driven air defense systems, has secured €50 million ($57 million) in funding to boost manufacturing, accelerate innovation, and support international...

June 12, 2026
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Ultra Maritime Completes First Trial of New Sonobuoy for UK ASW Operations

Ultra Maritime has completed the inaugural water-based trial of its Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, contributing to ongoing UK efforts to strengthen anti-submarine warfare and underwater surveillance...

Germany Procures 60 GO12 Tactical Radar Systems From Thales

Thales has secured a contract from Germany’s defense acquisition agency to deliver 60 Ground Observer 12 (GO12) short-range tactical radar systems to the Bundeswehr. In addition to the radar...

India Awards $52M Contract for Advanced GNSS Jammers for Navy

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a 4.4-billion-rupee ($46 million) agreement with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited to deliver 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS jammers for the Indian...

June 11, 2026
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India Eyes Acquisition of 300 Additional K-9 Vajra Self-Propelled Guns

India is considering a major expansion of its self-propelled artillery force with plans to procure 300 more K-9 Vajra howitzers in a program valued at approximately 230 billion rupees...

June 11, 2026
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Diehl Unveils Integrated IRIS-T SLS MK4 Air Defense System

At the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026, Diehl Defence showcased the IRIS-T SLS MK4, a new mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system engineered to deliver comprehensive air protection from...

L3Harris Wins $106M US Army Contract for VAMPIRE Anti-Drone Systems

L3Harris has secured a US Army contract valued at as much as $106 million to supply additional VAMPIRE counter-drone systems, further strengthening the Department of Defense’s multi-layered approach to...

Washington Clears $292M AIM-120C-8 Missile Package for South Korea

Washington has approved a potential $292 million sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to South Korea under the US Foreign Military Sales program. Seoul’s request covers 70 missiles and two...

June 10, 2026
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UN chief warns of wider Middle East conflict

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned against the growing danger of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East following renewed military exchanges between Iran and the United...