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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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Communication and Electronics

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...

UK nears $94M machine gun contract

The UK Ministry of Defence is preparing to award Heckler & Koch a long-term contract for the continued supply and support of the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun system...

US Army enlarges radar testing facility

Tobyhanna Army Depot is undertaking a major modernization effort to expand radar testing and calibration facilities in response to growing demand from advanced radar and electronic warfare programs. The...

IAI and Palladyne Join Forces to Produce Kamikaze Drone Systems for the Pentagon

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Palladyne AI have formed a strategic alliance aimed at supplying the HARPY family of loitering munitions—including HARPY, HAROP, and Mini HARPY—to the US defense...

June 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Connects Soldiers, Sensors, and Platforms in Large-Scale Combat Network Trial

A live demonstration by Elbit Systems Sweden showcased a 120-node digital battlefield network designed to enhance connectivity among troops, sensors, and combat platforms. The trial combined the company’s E-LynX...

June 9, 2026
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Airbus Transforms the H145 Into an AI-Enabled Uncrewed Aerial Platform

The H145 helicopter has been converted by Airbus into the U145, an autonomous aircraft designed around AI-driven operations, sensor integration, and advanced autonomy for complex missions. With a maximum...

June 9, 2026
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MICA NG Reaches New Milestone With First Supersonic Rafale Launch

MBDA has achieved another key milestone in the development of its MICA NG air-to-air missile after a Rafale fighter successfully carried out the weapon’s second development firing test. The...