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Blighter Secures Eastern European Contract for Advanced Border Surveillance Radars

UK-based Blighter has received a follow-on order from an undisclosed military customer in Eastern Europe for additional A800 Mk 2 multi-mode surveillance radars to strengthen border security operations. The...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Defense Industry Team Rapidly Develops Autonomous Hunter-Killer UGV Pair

A collaborative effort involving six defense companies has led to the rapid development of the “Hunter-Killer” autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) team, which was assembled in under a week....

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Rafale Achieves First Supersonic Launch Test of MBDA’s MICA NG Missile

A Rafale fighter aircraft has successfully launched the MBDA-developed MICA NG missile during its second developmental firing trial, marking the first time the weapon has been tested in a...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Airbus Unveils Autonomous U145 Derived From Proven H145 Helicopter Platform

Airbus has reimagined its H145 helicopter as a next-generation uncrewed aerial platform, integrating autonomous technologies, advanced sensors, and artificial intelligence to support demanding mission profiles. Designated the U145, the...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Elbit Systems Demonstrates 120-Node Integrated Digital Battlefield Network

Elbit Systems Sweden has successfully conducted live trials of a 120-node digital combat network, connecting soldiers, sensors, and military platforms within a unified operational environment. The demonstration featured the...

Palladyne and IAI Partner to Supply Loitering Munitions for US Defense Programs

Palladyne AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to promote the HARPY, HAROP, and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the US Department of...

US Air Force Orders JSM Lot 2 Production From Kongsberg Under $240.9 Million Deal

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Norwegian defense company Kongsberg a contract worth approximately $240.9 million for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). The agreement...

Tokyo Backs NATO Procurement Mechanism With $14.7 Million Contribution for Ukraine

Japan has allocated $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a funding mechanism that allows allied and partner nations to finance the procurement of priority US-made military...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Sino-Russian Heavy-Lift Helicopter Program Moves Closer to Joint Production Phase

Russia and China have taken another step forward in their long-running collaboration to develop a next-generation heavy-lift helicopter designed for operations in demanding high-altitude environments, including the Tibetan Plateau....

ERAP Program Advances as US Army Issues Contracts for Future Long-Range Artillery Round

The US Army has awarded a series of contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program to accelerate the development of a new generation of 155mm artillery ammunition...