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June 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

IAF Strengthens Air Defense With Induction of Nebo-UM Anti-Stealth Radar

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has integrated the 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar into its air defense network, significantly enhancing its capability to detect stealth aircraft, cruise...

June 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

India Seeks Up to 60% Localization for Rafale F4 Production Under MRFA Program

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has proposed that at least 40% indigenous content be incorporated into the planned procurement of 96 Rafale fighter aircraft, which are expected to be...

Germany Awards L3Harris Contracts for Falcon Tactical Communications Systems

L3Harris Technologies has secured new Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts to supply its Falcon tactical radio systems to Germany in support of the country’s military communications modernization efforts. The...

South Korea Strengthens Defense AI Through Vantiq–MMAA C&C Collaboration

Vantiq and MMAA C&C have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across South Korea’s defense sector. The collaboration will focus on enhancing military...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

British Army Receives 100th UK-Manufactured Boxer Infantry Vehicle

The British Army has received its 100th UK-built Boxer infantry fighting vehicle, marking another milestone in the country’s armored vehicle modernization program. The delivery comes nearly a year after...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

QinetiQ Deploys Additive Manufacturing to Speed Up UK Submarine Maintenance

The Royal Navy is enhancing submarine readiness by reducing maintenance timelines through QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing technology. The company has installed its Additive Manufacturing All In One solution and Market...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

US Clears $250M F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Training Deal for Australia

The US State Department has cleared a potential $250-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia for training and support related to its F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft....

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Airbus Delivers First H145M Multi-Role Helicopter to Belgium

Belgium has received its first H145M multi-role military helicopter from Airbus, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization program. The delivery is part of a 17-aircraft...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Saab Delivers Last Gripen C Fighters to Hungary Under Expansion Program

Hungary has taken delivery of its final JAS 39 Gripen C fighter aircraft from Saab, completing the acquisition of four additional aircraft ordered under a 2024 agreement. The last...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

L3Harris Launches Construction of Advanced PAC-3 Manufacturing Sites

L3Harris Technologies is expanding production capacity for the US Army’s PAC-3 missile propulsion systems by constructing two additional facilities at its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities (AAPF) campus in Camden,...