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$124M Agreement Boosts Global Reach of EOS Slinger RWS

The United Arab Emirates has selected Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to supply its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system under a contract valued at $124 million, marking a significant expansion...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Thales Develops Advanced Bushmaster Version With Precision-Strike Potential

Thales Australia has unveiled an enhanced version of its Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, introducing improved survivability, connectivity, and mission versatility for modern battlefield operations. Known as the Bushmaster 5.6,...

$2.5B OTHR Deal Strengthens Canada’s Northern Defense Network

Canada and Australia have finalized a $2.5-billion export agreement to provide an Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability that will significantly enhance surveillance coverage across Canada’s Arctic region. The deal advances...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Thales to Increase Dutch Radar Output Through Major Facility Expansion

Thales and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have entered into an agreement to expand radar production and testing capabilities in the Netherlands, strengthening the country’s defense-industrial infrastructure. The initiative...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Teledyne Expands Vehicle Vision Capabilities With Three-System Suite

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced a trio of high-definition vision systems designed to enhance vehicle sensing and provide comprehensive 360-degree situational awareness for military platforms operating in demanding battlefield...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Diehl Delivers First IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System to Estonia

Diehl Defence has delivered the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system to Estonia’s Air Defence Wing at Ämari Air Base, significantly enhancing the country’s air defense capabilities beyond...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

RCAF Receives First CT-153 Juno Helicopter for FAcT Program

Canada has received the first Airbus H135 helicopter designated for its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, a major initiative aimed at preparing the next generation of Royal Canadian Air...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

French Defense ISR Effort Gains Momentum With Thales–Aura Aero Drone Collaboration

Thales has joined forces with an AURA AERO subsidiary to develop a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aircraft system intended to strengthen France’s independent defense capabilities. As...

Thales, Hanwha Advance Cooperation on X-Fire Launcher and Chunmoo Munitions

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have entered into a partnership to assess the integration of Hanwha’s Chunmoo guided missile family with Thales’ X-Fire launcher system. The collaboration will focus on...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

UK Awards Leonardo Contract to Support Aircraft Readiness With Key Spare Supplies

The UK’s defense procurement organization has awarded Leonardo UK a contract worth 27 million pounds ($36 million) to provide essential aircraft consumable spares for the nation’s fixed-wing and rotary-wing...