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June 5, 2026
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US Army Procures SkyRaider Drones for Chemical and Biological Missions

The US Army has selected Teledyne FLIR Defense to deliver over 45 R80D SkyRaider drones under an $11.2 million contract supporting CBRN missions. Designed to aid troops operating in...

June 5, 2026
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Milrem and VDL Defentec Launch Netherlands Production Line for Ukraine UGVs

As part of a program to supply 100 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine, Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec have established a dedicated manufacturing line in the Netherlands. The facility is...

June 5, 2026
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Brazil Eyes Acquisition of 20 Additional Swedish Gripen Fighters

Brazil plans to purchase 20 more Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab, increasing its planned fleet beyond the 36 aircraft already contracted. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said...

June 4, 2026
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Anduril, Elbit team for Army howitzer bid

Anduril Industries and Elbit Systems of America have joined forces to compete for the US Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization (SPH-M) program. Their proposed solution, the SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon,...

June 3, 2026
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US Clears C-130 Sustainment Package, Hinting at Future Vietnamese Hercules Acquisition

Vietnam could be moving closer to acquiring the C-130 Hercules after the US State Department cleared a $100 million military sales package focused on sustainment services and support systems...

June 3, 2026
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Leonardo to Deliver Two Additional C-27J Spartan Aircraft to Romania

Romania has signed a deal with Leonardo for the procurement of two new C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, increasing its fleet of the versatile airlifter to nine units. The acquisition...

June 3, 2026
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Ukrainian Charity Places Landmark Order for 16,500 Tactical Drones

Ukraine’s Come Back Alive Foundation has finalized a major procurement deal for around 16,500 tactical drones, marking one of the largest purchases ever undertaken by the charity in support...

June 3, 2026
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Canada Finalizes $1.88 Billion HIMARS Acquisition Under US FMS Program

The Canadian government has finalized a C$2.6 billion ($1.88 billion) deal to purchase 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from the United States, marking a major step forward in the modernization...

June 2, 2026
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US Navy Receives Last Flight IIA Arleigh Burke Destroyer Ahead of Schedule

Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has officially delivered the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127) to the US Navy, marking the completion of the Arleigh Burke-class Flight...

June 2, 2026
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Britain Expands Martlet Missile Stockpiles With New Order to Boost Counter-Drone Capability

Britain has signed a £36 million ($48 million) contract with Thales for the procurement of hundreds of additional Martlet missiles, expanding stockpiles to support ongoing air-defense operations and counter-drone...