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June 12, 2026
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Ultra Maritime Completes First Trial of New Sonobuoy for UK ASW Operations

Ultra Maritime has completed the inaugural water-based trial of its Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland, contributing to ongoing UK efforts to strengthen anti-submarine warfare and underwater surveillance...

June 11, 2026
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India Eyes Acquisition of 300 Additional K-9 Vajra Self-Propelled Guns

India is considering a major expansion of its self-propelled artillery force with plans to procure 300 more K-9 Vajra howitzers in a program valued at approximately 230 billion rupees...

June 11, 2026
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Diehl Unveils Integrated IRIS-T SLS MK4 Air Defense System

At the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026, Diehl Defence showcased the IRIS-T SLS MK4, a new mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system engineered to deliver comprehensive air protection from...

June 10, 2026
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UN chief warns of wider Middle East conflict

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned against the growing danger of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East following renewed military exchanges between Iran and the United...

June 9, 2026
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Elbit Connects Soldiers, Sensors, and Platforms in Large-Scale Combat Network Trial

A live demonstration by Elbit Systems Sweden showcased a 120-node digital battlefield network designed to enhance connectivity among troops, sensors, and combat platforms. The trial combined the company’s E-LynX...

June 9, 2026
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Airbus Transforms the H145 Into an AI-Enabled Uncrewed Aerial Platform

The H145 helicopter has been converted by Airbus into the U145, an autonomous aircraft designed around AI-driven operations, sensor integration, and advanced autonomy for complex missions. With a maximum...

June 9, 2026
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MICA NG Reaches New Milestone With First Supersonic Rafale Launch

MBDA has achieved another key milestone in the development of its MICA NG air-to-air missile after a Rafale fighter successfully carried out the weapon’s second development firing test. The...

June 9, 2026
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Six Defense Companies Deliver Autonomous Hunter-Killer Ground Combat System in Days

Six defense firms have jointly developed the “Hunter-Killer” autonomous UGV concept, delivering the integrated capability in less than seven days. The system functions as a ground-based counter-air kill chain,...

June 8, 2026
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China and Russia Advance Development of Next-Generation Heavy-Lift Helicopter

The joint Russian-Chinese Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter programme is moving closer to production as both countries continue work on a next-generation rotorcraft tailored for demanding missions in mountainous...

June 8, 2026
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Taiwan Plans Procurement of Over 1,200 Sea Sword II Missiles to Strengthen Naval Air Defense

As part of a major naval modernization effort, Taiwan plans to produce over 1,200 Hai Chien II, or Sea Sword II, air defence missiles to enhance fleet protection and...