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June 27, 2026
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Ashok Leyland Partners With VFJ to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Stallion Military Trucks

Ashok Leyland is preparing to transform its defence mobility business by accelerating the development of advanced technologies for military vehicles. As India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and the world’s...

June 27, 2026
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Indian Air Force Adds Nebo-UM VHF Radar to Counter Stealth and Missile Threats

The Indian Air Force has strengthened its air surveillance capabilities by inducting the 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar, a long-range three-dimensional system designed to improve the detection...

June 27, 2026
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IAF Pushes for 40–60% Indigenous Content in India-Built Rafale F4 Fighters

The Indian Air Force has outlined an ambitious localization roadmap for its proposed acquisition of 96 Rafale fighter jets, requiring a minimum of 40% indigenous content in the first...

June 26, 2026
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L3Harris Secures German Orders for Advanced Falcon Tactical Radio Systems

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded Foreign Military Sales contracts to provide Germany with its advanced Falcon tactical radio portfolio, reinforcing the country’s efforts to modernize battlefield communications. The Falcon...

June 26, 2026
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Vantiq and MMAA C&C Partner to Accelerate Military AI Adoption in South Korea

A new alliance between Vantiq and MMAA C&C is set to advance South Korea’s military artificial intelligence capabilities by promoting next-generation defense technologies. The partnership will concentrate on integrating...

June 26, 2026
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UK Delivers 100th Indigenous Boxer Armored Vehicle to British Army

The 100th Boxer infantry vehicle manufactured entirely in the UK has rolled off the production line and been delivered to the UK Ministry of Defence, highlighting continued progress in...

June 26, 2026
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QinetiQ Boosts Royal Navy Submarine Readiness With On-Site 3D Printing Technology

The Royal Navy is adopting advanced 3D-printing capabilities to accelerate submarine maintenance and improve fleet availability through QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing solutions. By deploying its Additive Manufacturing All In One...

June 26, 2026
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US Approves $250M F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Training Package for Australia

The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale worth $250 million to Australia to provide training and support for its F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler...

June 25, 2026
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Belgium Takes Delivery of First Airbus H145M Military Helicopter

Belgium has taken delivery of its first H145M military helicopter from Airbus as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and security capabilities. The helicopter is...

June 25, 2026
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Hungary Completes Gripen Fleet Expansion With Final Saab Deliveries

Hungary has completed its procurement of additional Gripen fighter aircraft after receiving the final two JAS 39 Gripen C jets from Saab under a contract signed in 2024. The...