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June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

France’s Renault, Thales Launch High-Volume Manufacturing Program for Toutatis Drones

French firms Renault Group and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the Toutatis loitering munition at scale, with production capacity projected to reach as...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Dutch Navy Orders F21 Heavyweight Torpedoes From Naval Group for Future Sub Fleet

The Netherlands has selected Naval Group to supply F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future Orka-class submarines. The contract follows the Dutch government’s March 2026 decision to...

SMARTSHOOTER Secures Israeli Defense Deal for SMASH Hopper Systems

Israeli defense firm SMARTSHOOTER has received a contract worth 5.8 million Israeli new shekels (approximately $1.9 million) from the Israel Ministry of Defense to supply its SMASH Hopper remotely...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Austria Set to Acquire 12 UH-60M Black Hawks Under Approved US Defense Sale

The United States has approved a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Austria involving 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with associated equipment and support systems. In a...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

New 4×4 Tactical Platform From Thales and Renault Enables UAV and UGV Control

Thales and Renault Group have partnered to convert a 4×4 vehicle platform into a mobile command-and-control solution capable of managing a wide range of unmanned systems. Known as the...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

F-35C Nears Capability to Deploy LRASM Following Key US Navy Tests

The US Navy has successfully concluded the initial phase of flight sciences testing for the integration of the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35C Lightning II, marking...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Uttar Pradesh to Host National Drone Warfare Center Under India’s Defense Push

India has approved the establishment of a National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh with an investment of 5 billion rupees ($52.9 million), marking a significant step in...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Receives Additional Upgrades as KNDS Advances Future Tank Concept

KNDS has unveiled an enhanced version of its Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank demonstrator at a defense exhibition in France, showcasing an unmanned turret configuration and a...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Marshall Land Systems Selected by AM General to Expand Global Humvee Support Services

The United States has cleared a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Austria for 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with associated equipment and support packages. According to...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall-ICEYE to drive orbital surveillance

Germany is investing in an integrated space intelligence network that combines satellite observation and advanced data analysis technologies. The initiative aims to improve defense-related intelligence gathering and support long-term...