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Blighter Launches Long-Range Radar for Smarter Border Surveillance

UK-based Blighter has introduced the B422LR, its longest-range radar system capable of detecting humans from 15 kilometers away. The radar offers advanced early-warning capabilities to bolster perimeter security. The...

Roshel to Locally Manufacture ST Engineering’s ExtremV in Canada

Roshel has partnered with Singapore-based ST Engineering to manufacture the ExtremV amphibious all-terrain vehicle on Canadian soil. The ExtremV is being considered for Canada’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement program,...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Six European Nations Agree to Explore Joint CV90 IFV Purchase

A coalition of six European countries has signed a declaration of intent to jointly procure CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The agreement was signed by Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, the...

Poland Drops Acquisition Plan for 32 Black Hawk Helicopters

Poland has shelved its plan to acquire 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for its military forces, attributing the move to a redirection in defense budget priorities. The Polish Armament...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition
R&D

Northrop Grumman and Marshall Team Up for UK Air Defense Bid

Northrop Grumman has joined forces with Marshall to present a joint solution for the British Army’s future Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) initiative. Their proposed system would meet UK defense...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

India Taps BEML to Produce Support Vehicles for Arjun MBTs

India has signed a licensing pact with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), based in Bangalore, to manufacture auxiliary systems for the Arjun main battle tanks. As per the agreement,...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Kia Launches Upgraded Tactical Truck for Military Use

South Korea’s Kia Corporation has debuted a new medium-sized military vehicle, expanding its defense mobility portfolio. Revealed at the company’s Gwangju facility, the Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV) features...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Mitsubishi Unveils New Oceanographic Ship for Japanese Maritime Forces

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has introduced a new maritime research ship for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its Shimonoseki facility in Yamaguchi. Designated JS Akashi (AGS-5107), the vessel will...

Germany to Equip F-35 Jets With Norwegian Joint Strike Missiles

Germany has approved the acquisition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) to arm its F-35 fleet through a deal with Norway valued at around 6.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($642...

June 10, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Skyways Secures $37M US Air Force Contract to Scale Up Cargo Drone Production

Texas-based aerospace company Skyways has received a $37-million contract from the US Air Force to transition its V3 autonomous cargo drone from prototype phase to mass production. The contract...