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Palladyne and IAI Partner to Supply Loitering Munitions for US Defense Programs

Palladyne AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to promote the HARPY, HAROP, and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the US Department of...

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...

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
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
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....

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
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...

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 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Denmark Set to Receive JASSM-ER Missiles Following US Approval of F-35 Strike Package

The US Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale valued at approximately $842 million for the transfer of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile–Extended Range (JASSM-ER) systems to...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Taiwan Expands Fleet Lethality With Large-Scale Sea Sword II Missile Production Program

Taiwan is preparing to manufacture more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) surface-to-air missiles as part of a broader effort to strengthen the air defence capabilities of...