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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 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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India Awards $52M Contract for Advanced GNSS Jammers for Navy

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a 4.4-billion-rupee ($46 million) agreement with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited to deliver 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS jammers for the Indian...

June 11, 2026
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Germany Procures 60 GO12 Tactical Radar Systems From Thales

Thales has secured a contract from Germany’s defense acquisition agency to deliver 60 Ground Observer 12 (GO12) short-range tactical radar systems to the Bundeswehr. In addition to the radar...

June 10, 2026
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US Army enlarges radar testing facility

Tobyhanna Army Depot is undertaking a major modernization effort to expand radar testing and calibration facilities in response to growing demand from advanced radar and electronic warfare programs. The...

June 10, 2026
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UK nears $94M machine gun contract

The UK Ministry of Defence is preparing to award Heckler & Koch a long-term contract for the continued supply and support of the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun system...

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...

Raytheon Parent RTX Expands Rhode Island Facility to Boost Missile Defense Production Capacity

Amid growing global demand for air and missile defense systems, RTX is investing $100 million to expand operations at its Raytheon facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The project is...

June 9, 2026
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KNDS Wins Swiss Contract for 32 Advanced AGM Artillery Systems

KNDS has been awarded a Swiss contract to supply 32 AGM wheeled self-propelled artillery systems derived from the RCH 155. The decision follows Switzerland’s selection of the platform in...

June 9, 2026
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Eastern European Military Orders Additional A800 Mk 2 Surveillance Radars From Blighter

Blighter has secured an additional contract from a military customer in Eastern Europe for the supply of its A800 Mk 2 multi-mode surveillance radars, further expanding the company’s border...