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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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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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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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IAI and Palladyne Join Forces to Produce Kamikaze Drone Systems for the Pentagon

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Palladyne AI have formed a strategic alliance aimed at supplying the HARPY family of loitering munitions—including HARPY, HAROP, and Mini HARPY—to the US defense...

Kongsberg Lands $240.9 Million USAF Contract for Second Batch of Joint Strike Missiles

Kongsberg has received an approximately $240.9-million contract from the US Air Force for the second production batch of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), marking another major milestone in the program’s...

June 8, 2026
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Japan Allocates $14.7 Million to NATO Initiative Supporting Ukraine’s Defense Needs

Tokyo has committed $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, a framework that enables partner countries and alliance members to fund the acquisition of critical US-produced military equipment...

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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US Army Selects Industry Partners to Develop Extended-Range 155mm Artillery Munition

The US Army is advancing its long-range fires modernization strategy through the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program, awarding multiple contracts to industry partners tasked with developing a next-generation...

June 8, 2026
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Saab Secures US Army Contract for Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems

The US Army has awarded Saab a $22.4 million contract for the delivery of Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) base kits, reinforcing ongoing efforts to modernize military training...

June 8, 2026
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US Approves Sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Enhance Italy’s Expeditionary Capability

Italy is set to bolster its amphibious warfare and expeditionary capabilities after receiving US approval for a potential $30.6 million acquisition of Assault Amphibious Vehicles under the Foreign Military...