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June 18, 2026
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KNDS Showcases Enhanced Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Tank With New Capabilities

At a defense convention in France, KNDS presented a revised Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank concept, emphasizing a remote-controlled turret and a three-person crew arrangement designed to...

June 18, 2026
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India Clears New Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh

As part of its drive to expand domestic unmanned warfare capabilities, India has sanctioned a 5-billion-rupee ($52.9 million) National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh. To be established...

June 18, 2026
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US Navy Advances F-35C Integration of LRASM Maritime Strike Missile

The US Navy has completed the first stage of its F-35C LRASM integration program, progressing efforts to arm the fifth-generation carrier-based fighter with a long-range anti-ship weapon capable of...

June 18, 2026
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Thales and Renault Introduce 4×4 Command Vehicle for Unmanned Systems Operations

Renault Group and Thales have unveiled the “4 TROOP” prototype, a modified 4×4 vehicle developed to function as a mobile command hub for unmanned and autonomous systems. Designed to...

June 18, 2026
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Washington Clears Potential Black Hawk Helicopter Deal for Austria

Washington has cleared a prospective $1.5 billion defense package for Austria that includes 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related military equipment. According to the US State Department, the...

June 17, 2026
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THUNDART strike weapon nears French approval

France is advancing plans to field a modern long-range strike capability through the THUNDART program, a domestically developed precision-guided rocket artillery solution. Designed to deliver accurate strikes against high-value...

June 17, 2026
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Spain tests next-gen submarine propulsion

Navantia has entered a critical testing phase for the air-independent propulsion system intended for Spain’s S-80 submarine fleet. The innovative technology generates electrical power through fuel-cell systems, enabling submarines...

June 17, 2026
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Lockheed and GM join forces on defense output

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are exploring ways to integrate high-volume commercial manufacturing practices into defense production. The collaboration focuses on improving production efficiency, strengthening supply chains, and accelerating...

June 17, 2026
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Austria secures approval for Black Hawk fleet

Austria is preparing to modernize its helicopter fleet through the acquisition of advanced UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The aircraft provide multi-role capabilities including troop transport, logistics support, disaster response,...

June 17, 2026
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Blackbeard hypersonic missile wins first order

Castellion has secured a key production-related contract supporting the transition of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile from prototype development to early operational capability. Designed as a scalable long-range strike solution,...