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June 3, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Rauma Shipyard Advances Squadron 2020 Program With Second Corvette Launch

Rauma Shipyard has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy, marking another milestone as production of the four-ship class advances at full pace. The vessel was...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

New LIVET Weapon Station Combines Eight Benelli Shotguns to Defeat UAVs

Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) has unveiled a new counter-drone system centered on an innovative turret equipped with eight shotgun barrels, designed to autonomously defeat small unmanned aerial threats. Developed...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Hellenic Army Enhances ISR Coverage Through Expanded V-BAT Partnership

Greece has entered into a new agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle fleet, strengthening the country’s maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Already...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Gripen F Makes Debut as Saab Expands Advanced Fighter Family

Saab has unveiled the first Gripen F, a twin-seat variant of its latest-generation Gripen fighter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s evolution. Developed in partnership with Brazilian industry,...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Canadian Army to Receive 26 HIMARS Launchers in Major Long-Range Fires Upgrade

Canada has signed a C$2.6 billion ($1.88 billion) agreement with the United States to acquire 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers for the Canadian Army, significantly...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Jackal Strike Missile Demonstrates Critical Flight Capabilities in Latest Test

Northrop Grumman’s Jackal precision-strike missile has moved closer to operational deployment after successfully completing a critical flight-readiness test. During the evaluation, the next-generation weapon demonstrated rapid-response performance through an...

Come Back Alive Foundation Signs Record-Breaking UAS Procurement Agreement

The Kyiv-based Come Back Alive Foundation has announced one of the largest drone acquisition initiatives in its history, signing a contract for approximately 16,500 tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS)...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Romania Expands Tactical Airlift Fleet With New C-27J Spartan Order

Leonardo has won a contract to deliver two additional C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft to Romania, expanding the country’s fleet to nine aircraft. The acquisition was ordered by Romania’s...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Vietnam Moves Closer to C-130 Operations Following $100M US Support Approval

The US State Department has approved a $100 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package for Vietnam covering C-130 Hercules sustainment services, support equipment, and related logistics, fueling speculation that...

US Army Awards ArmorSource Contract for 25,000 Lightweight ACH Gen II Ballistic Helmets

Ohio-based ArmorSource has been awarded a $17.6 million contract by the US Army to supply 25,000 Advanced Combat Helmet Gen II (ACH Gen II) systems, reinforcing efforts to improve...