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US Army Expands Counter-UAS Capabilities With New VAMPIRE Order

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a contract worth up to $106 million for the delivery of an undisclosed number of VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial systems, reinforcing the Pentagon’s layered...

South Korea Approved to Acquire AMRAAM Missiles in $292M US Deal

The US State Department has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale valued at $292 million for the supply of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to South Korea....

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...

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...

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...

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
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
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...