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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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Denmark permanently fields Giraffe 1X radar

Denmark has finalized the acquisition of Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems after demonstrating their effectiveness during major security operations in Copenhagen. The advanced radar provides real-time detection, tracking, and...

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 16, 2026
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USSOCOM seeks AI-powered drone training system

US Special Operations Command is pursuing a new synthetic data generation capability to enhance the training of artificial intelligence and computer vision models used by unmanned systems. Developed under...

June 16, 2026
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Kuwait approved for KC-130J support package

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale worth nearly $236 million to support Kuwait’s KC-130J transport aircraft fleet. The package includes maintenance services, spare parts,...

June 15, 2026
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Safran Secures Largest-Ever German Contract for JIM Compact Targeting Binoculars

Safran Electronics & Defense Germany has secured a landmark contract from the German Armed Forces to supply more than 1,000 JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars, marking the company’s largest...

June 15, 2026
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Portuguese Navy Selects 47 SENTINEL Remote Weapon Stations From EM&E

EM&E Group of Spain has secured a contract through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to provide 47 remote weapon stations for the Portuguese Navy, marking a significant milestone...

June 15, 2026
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Indian Army Chooses MEPRO X6 Day Sight for NEGEV Machine Gun Fleet

Following an extensive multi-year procurement programme, the Indian Army has chosen Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic day sight as the dedicated daytime aiming system for its NEGEV 7.62 mm light...

June 14, 2026
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Astra Microwave Nears Major HAL Order for Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar

Astra Microwave Products Limited has indicated that contract negotiations with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Uttam AESA radar have reached an advanced stage, with the company expecting a...

June 13, 2026
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Indian Army Procures Atlas Strike Drone and Talon FPV Loitering Munition

Hild Defence and Aerospace has won a series of Indian Army contracts for its locally developed drone systems, marking another step in the military’s push to expand its inventory...