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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...

June 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

AM General Partners With Marshall Land Systems to Strengthen Worldwide Humvee Sustainment

Washington has approved the potential transfer of 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related systems to Austria in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The US State Department...

June 18, 2026
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KNDS Showcases Enhanced Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Tank With New Capabilities

At a defense convention in France, KNDS presented a revised Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank concept, emphasizing a remote-controlled turret and a three-person crew arrangement designed to...

June 18, 2026
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Thales and Renault Introduce 4×4 Command Vehicle for Unmanned Systems Operations

Renault Group and Thales have unveiled the “4 TROOP” prototype, a modified 4×4 vehicle developed to function as a mobile command hub for unmanned and autonomous systems. Designed to...

June 17, 2026
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THUNDART strike weapon nears French approval

France is advancing plans to field a modern long-range strike capability through the THUNDART program, a domestically developed precision-guided rocket artillery solution. Designed to deliver accurate strikes against high-value...

June 17, 2026
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Lockheed and GM join forces on defense output

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are exploring ways to integrate high-volume commercial manufacturing practices into defense production. The collaboration focuses on improving production efficiency, strengthening supply chains, and accelerating...

June 12, 2026
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Plasan Launches Advanced Vehicle Protection Package Against Modern Battlefield Threats

Plasan has unveiled a trio of advanced vehicle protection technologies aimed at countering the threats that have increasingly challenged armored platforms in recent conflicts, namely top-attack drones, mine-related blasts,...

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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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...