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June 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Hanwha and Thales Assess Chunmoo Missile Integration for X-Fire System

Thales and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a cooperation agreement to examine the integration of Chunmoo-guided munitions into the X-Fire launcher platform. As part of the effort, the partners will...

June 22, 2026
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Leonardo Secures UK Deal for Essential Military Aviation Consumables

Leonardo UK has secured a 27-million-pound ($36-million) contract from the UK’s defense procurement agency to deliver critical consumable aircraft parts for the country’s military aviation fleets. The three-year deal...

June 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV

AM General and Kalyani Partner to Offer Advanced Mobile Artillery Worldwide

India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) and AM General have entered into a strategic partnership to offer next-generation artillery platforms to military customers across global markets. At the heart...

June 22, 2026
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US Army Establishes Multi-Domain Command-Pacific Through 7th Infantry Division Integration

The US Army has created the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific by integrating the 7th Infantry Division with the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, establishing a new theater-focused command for...

June 21, 2026
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R&D

US Evaluates Japan’s Advanced US-2 Seaplane for Maritime and Island Operations

Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft has attracted growing interest from the US military, which has incorporated the platform into joint training activities focused on strengthening maritime search-and-rescue missions and...

June 21, 2026
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R&D

Akash-NG Designed to Counter Mass Cruise Missile Barrages With Enhanced Multi-Target Capability

The Akash-NG air defence system has been specifically engineered to strengthen India’s ability to counter large-scale cruise missile raids, one of the most complex challenges facing modern air defence...

June 20, 2026
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R&D

Upgraded WhAP 8×8 Gains Enhanced Weapons, Sensors and Survivability Features

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), working with Kalyani Group, has introduced the latest version of its Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, incorporating a range of upgrades that...

June 20, 2026
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R&D

Engine Replacement on Tejas Mk1A Could Trigger Major Redevelopment Effort, Expert Says

A former HAL engine division engineer has cautioned that replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine in the Tejas Mk1A would be a highly complex undertaking rather than a simple...

June 20, 2026
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HAL’s N-CATS Naval Drone Appears Headed Toward a Dedicated Carrier-Based Design

HAL and the Indian Navy are progressing with the development of the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman drone designed to operate alongside crewed naval...

June 19, 2026
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KNDS Reveals CAPINT Tank Concept Featuring Unmanned Teaming Capabilities

A new armored warfare concept from KNDS aims to transform how European militaries employ main battle tanks on future battlefields. Known as CAPINT (CAPacité INTermédiaire), the vehicle has been...