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July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Canada Picks Germany’s TKMS to Deliver New Multi-Billion-Dollar Submarine Fleet

Canada has selected Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build its next-generation submarine fleet, marking a major milestone in the country’s multi-billion-dollar naval modernization program. Prime Minister Mark Carney...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Portugal to Acquire Refurbished Surplus US Army Black Hawk Helicopters

The Portuguese Army has signed an agreement with Miami-based Sahar Group to acquire surplus UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters previously operated by the US Army. The contract, signed through the...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Poland to Host Anduril’s Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile Production Center

Anduril and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ) have announced plans to establish a production facility for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) cruise missile in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The initiative follows a...

Dutch Government Signs $34M Deal to Develop Unified Software Platform for Unmanned Systems

The Netherlands is advancing a software-first strategy to integrate unmanned systems from multiple manufacturers into a unified operational network. The Dutch government has signed a 30-million-euro ($34.3 million) contract...

July 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

US Air National Guard Evaluates Virtuix AI-Enabled Virtual Reality Training System

The Air National Guard is assessing immersive simulation technology to create more realistic and effective defense training experiences. A Pennsylvania-based Air National Guard unit will evaluate Virtuix’s AI-powered Omni...

Milrem UGVs Set to Receive Hanwha Sensor, Electronic Warfare and Weapon Upgrades

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer Milrem Robotics has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Hanwha Systems to explore the integration of advanced mission payloads into tactical ground...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

GCAP Awards Edgewing $6 Billion Contract for Next Phase of Trinational Fighter Program

Edgewing, the lead contractor and design authority for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), has been awarded a £4.6 billion (US$6.1 billion) contract to advance the next phase of...

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Quantum Cyber Unveils PHANTOM-950 Long-Range Stealth Drone Featuring Blended-Wing Design

Quantum Cyber, a German defence technology company, has unveiled the PHANTOM-950, a long-range unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed with stealth features to minimize radar visibility during operations in contested...

N3X Defence Debuts High-Mobility Launcher for Fast WRATH UAV Deployment

N3X Defence has introduced a vehicle-mounted launch system for its WRATH unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), providing the drones with a highly mobile deployment capability tailored for shoot-and-scoot combat tactics....

July 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Hanwha Introduces Armed USV Designed for 290-km Precision Strike Missions

Hanwha Systems has showcased the Striker-S, an advanced unmanned surface vessel (USV) developed to support coordinated naval operations with manned combat ships and command-and-control networks, potentially transforming South Korea’s...