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June 23, 2026
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New Agreement Strengthens Radar Testing and Production in the Netherlands

The Dutch Ministry of Defence and Thales have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding radar manufacturing and testing infrastructure at Thales’ facilities in Hengelo. The project will involve...

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...

UAE Expands Counter-Drone Defenses With Slinger System Procurement

Electro Optic Systems has secured a $124 million contract from the UAE for its Slinger counter-unmanned aerial system remote weapon platform, further strengthening the system’s international adoption. The deal...

US Army Establishes Multi-Domain Command-Pacific Through 7th Infantry Division Integration

The US Army has created the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific by integrating the 7th Infantry Division with the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, establishing a new theater-focused command for...

June 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

AM General and Kalyani Partner to Offer Advanced Mobile Artillery Worldwide

India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) and AM General have entered into a strategic partnership to offer next-generation artillery platforms to military customers across global markets. At the heart...

June 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Leonardo Secures UK Deal for Essential Military Aviation Consumables

Leonardo UK has secured a 27-million-pound ($36-million) contract from the UK’s defense procurement agency to deliver critical consumable aircraft parts for the country’s military aviation fleets. The three-year deal...

Hanwha and Thales Assess Chunmoo Missile Integration for X-Fire System

Thales and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a cooperation agreement to examine the integration of Chunmoo-guided munitions into the X-Fire launcher platform. As part of the effort, the partners will...

June 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

Thales and Aura Aero Partner on MALE ISR Drone Capability for France

An AURA AERO subsidiary and Thales have entered into a partnership to create an advanced ISR drone solution aimed at reinforcing France’s sovereign defense and reconnaissance capabilities. The collaboration...

June 21, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Akash-NG Designed to Counter Mass Cruise Missile Barrages With Enhanced Multi-Target Capability

The Akash-NG air defence system has been specifically engineered to strengthen India’s ability to counter large-scale cruise missile raids, one of the most complex challenges facing modern air defence...