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June 25, 2026
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Belgium Takes Delivery of First Airbus H145M Military Helicopter

Belgium has taken delivery of its first H145M military helicopter from Airbus as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and security capabilities. The helicopter is...

Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles to Restore Military Capabilities

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Germany for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replacing units previously supplied to Ukraine. The procurement, worth several hundred million euros, was...

June 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

India Advances Development of Carrier-Capable Stealth Combat Drone

As part of its efforts to strengthen naval air power, India is pursuing the development of a carrier-based stealth combat drone under the Naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (NUCAV)...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Patria Unveils Passive Radar Capable of Tracking 500 Projectiles Simultaneously

A key feature of Patria’s latest passive radar is its ability to detect and track incoming fire without emitting signals that could expose its position. The advanced system can...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

US Army Deploys Advanced Fire Control Software for Mobile Counter-Drone Operations

To strengthen counter-drone capabilities, the US Army has introduced a new fire control software package designed for mobile weapon platforms. The system enables accurate engagement of small unmanned aerial...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

HENSOLDT Launches Mobile Electronic Warfare System for Satellite Signal Disruption

As part of its growing focus on electronic warfare solutions, HENSOLDT has unveiled SkyBarrier, a mobile jammer developed to counter signals from the world’s leading satellite navigation systems. The...

June 24, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Boosts PrSM Manufacturing With Multi-Billion-Dollar Lockheed Martin Contract

To accelerate the production of its next-generation long-range strike weapon, the US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an $8.4 billion contract modification for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment...

June 23, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia Enhances Long-Range Air Protection With IRIS-T SLM Arrival

Estonia has received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from Diehl Defence, marking a major advancement in the nation’s layered air defense architecture. Delivered to the Air...

Canada Advances Arctic Security With Long-Range Radar Procurement

A new $2.5-billion agreement between Canada and Australia will see the delivery of an advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar system designed to strengthen Canada’s ability to monitor and defend its Arctic...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

Enhanced Bushmaster Platform Gains Greater Flexibility and Firepower

The Bushmaster PMV has been transformed by Thales Australia into a new configuration that delivers greater battlefield effectiveness through enhanced protection, networking capabilities, and operational flexibility. Designated the Mulga...