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June 9, 2026
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Six Defense Companies Deliver Autonomous Hunter-Killer Ground Combat System in Days

Six defense firms have jointly developed the “Hunter-Killer” autonomous UGV concept, delivering the integrated capability in less than seven days. The system functions as a ground-based counter-air kill chain,...

Eastern European Military Orders Additional A800 Mk 2 Surveillance Radars From Blighter

Blighter has secured an additional contract from a military customer in Eastern Europe for the supply of its A800 Mk 2 multi-mode surveillance radars, further expanding the company’s border...

KNDS Wins Swiss Contract for 32 Advanced AGM Artillery Systems

KNDS has been awarded a Swiss contract to supply 32 AGM wheeled self-propelled artillery systems derived from the RCH 155. The decision follows Switzerland’s selection of the platform in...

Raytheon Parent RTX Expands Rhode Island Facility to Boost Missile Defense Production Capacity

Amid growing global demand for air and missile defense systems, RTX is investing $100 million to expand operations at its Raytheon facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The project is...

US Clears Sale of JASSM-ER Long-Range Strike Missiles to Equip Denmark’s F-35 Fleet

Denmark is set to significantly expand the strike reach of its F-35 combat aircraft after the US State Department cleared a potential $842-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended...

June 8, 2026
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Taiwan Plans Procurement of Over 1,200 Sea Sword II Missiles to Strengthen Naval Air Defense

As part of a major naval modernization effort, Taiwan plans to produce over 1,200 Hai Chien II, or Sea Sword II, air defence missiles to enhance fleet protection and...

US Approves Sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Enhance Italy’s Expeditionary Capability

Italy is set to bolster its amphibious warfare and expeditionary capabilities after receiving US approval for a potential $30.6 million acquisition of Assault Amphibious Vehicles under the Foreign Military...

Saab Secures US Army Contract for Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems

The US Army has awarded Saab a $22.4 million contract for the delivery of Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) base kits, reinforcing ongoing efforts to modernize military training...

US Army Selects Industry Partners to Develop Extended-Range 155mm Artillery Munition

The US Army is advancing its long-range fires modernization strategy through the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program, awarding multiple contracts to industry partners tasked with developing a next-generation...

Japan Allocates $14.7 Million to NATO Initiative Supporting Ukraine’s Defense Needs

Tokyo has committed $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, a framework that enables partner countries and alliance members to fund the acquisition of critical US-produced military equipment...