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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 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...

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...

KNDS Lands Malaysian CAESAR Deal Backed by Technology Transfer and Local Production

Malaysia has signed a contract for 18 CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems from French-German defense manufacturer KNDS, becoming the 15th nation to procure the wheeled howitzer. The agreement was finalized...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

New Fenris Vehicle Brings Tank-Level Firepower to Arquus’ 6×6 Platform

Arquus has unveiled the Fenris 6×6 armored combat vehicle at Eurosatory 2026, introducing a wheeled platform equipped with a 105mm weapon system to deliver enhanced battlefield firepower. The vehicle...

June 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

New Leopard 2-Based CAPINT Tank Designed to Operate Alongside Robotic Wingmen

KNDS has introduced a new main battle tank concept that could reshape the future of armored warfare for European forces. Designed with the French Army in mind, the CAPINT...

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
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
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
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...