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June 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Germany Showcases Next-Generation IRIS-T SHORAD Platform at ILA 2026

German defense company Diehl Defence has unveiled its latest mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. Known as the IRIS-T SLS MK4, the...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Proposed K-9 Vajra Order Could Expand Indian Army Fleet to 500 Howitzers

The Indian Army is weighing the acquisition of an additional 300 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers in a deal estimated at 230 billion rupees ($2.42 billion). According to India Today,...

Indian Navy to Receive New Satellite Navigation Jammers Under $52M Procurement

India’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited for the supply of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jammers...

Thales Secures Contract to Deliver 60 GO12 Battlefield Radars to Germany

Germany’s federal defense procurement authority has selected Thales to provide 60 Ground Observer 12 (GO12) short-range battlefield radar systems for the German Armed Forces. The agreement also covers supplementary...

Tobyhanna campus expansion boosts testing

The US Army is investing in expanded radar testing capabilities at Tobyhanna Army Depot to support the growing number of advanced radar and electronic warfare systems entering service. New...

June 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

H&K poised to supply L7A2 guns to UK

Britain is moving to secure long-term support for its L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun fleet through a new agreement with Heckler & Koch. The weapon continues to serve as...

June 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Full-scale war risk grows in Middle East

The United Nations has expressed serious concern over rising tensions between Iran and the United States, warning that continued escalation could trigger a larger regional conflict. Senior UN officials...

RTX Commits $100 Million to Expand Raytheon Air and Missile Defense Operations

RTX has announced a $100 million investment to expand its Raytheon facility in Rhode Island, responding to increasing demand for advanced air and missile defense capabilities. The funding will...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Switzerland Selects KNDS for 32 AGM Self-Propelled Howitzers Based on RCH 155

Switzerland has signed a contract with KNDS for the acquisition of 32 Artillery Gun Module (AGM) wheeled self-propelled howitzers based on the RCH 155 platform. The procurement follows the...

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...