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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...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Defense Industry Team Rapidly Develops Autonomous Hunter-Killer UGV Pair

A collaborative effort involving six defense companies has led to the rapid development of the “Hunter-Killer” autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) team, which was assembled in under a week....

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Rafale Achieves First Supersonic Launch Test of MBDA’s MICA NG Missile

A Rafale fighter aircraft has successfully launched the MBDA-developed MICA NG missile during its second developmental firing trial, marking the first time the weapon has been tested in a...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Airbus Unveils Autonomous U145 Derived From Proven H145 Helicopter Platform

Airbus has reimagined its H145 helicopter as a next-generation uncrewed aerial platform, integrating autonomous technologies, advanced sensors, and artificial intelligence to support demanding mission profiles. Designated the U145, the...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Elbit Systems Demonstrates 120-Node Integrated Digital Battlefield Network

Elbit Systems Sweden has successfully conducted live trials of a 120-node digital combat network, connecting soldiers, sensors, and military platforms within a unified operational environment. The demonstration featured the...