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June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Italy Receives US Green Light for Acquisition of AAV Command and Recovery Vehicles

The US State Department has cleared a potential $30.6 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy involving Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at strengthening the country’s expeditionary and amphibious warfare...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Army Awards Saab Deal to Deliver Advanced Combat Vehicle Training Kits

Saab has secured a contract worth $22.4 million from the US Army to supply Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) base kits, further supporting the military’s efforts to enhance...

ERAP Program Advances as US Army Issues Contracts for Future Long-Range Artillery Round

The US Army has awarded a series of contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program to accelerate the development of a new generation of 155mm artillery ammunition...

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

Sino-Russian Heavy-Lift Helicopter Program Moves Closer to Joint Production Phase

Russia and China have taken another step forward in their long-running collaboration to develop a next-generation heavy-lift helicopter designed for operations in demanding high-altitude environments, including the Tibetan Plateau....

Tokyo Backs NATO Procurement Mechanism With $14.7 Million Contribution for Ukraine

Japan has allocated $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a funding mechanism that allows allied and partner nations to finance the procurement of priority US-made military...

US Air Force Orders JSM Lot 2 Production From Kongsberg Under $240.9 Million Deal

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Norwegian defense company Kongsberg a contract worth approximately $240.9 million for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). The agreement...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

NATO Launches New Ground Force Operations to Strengthen Nordic Defences

NATO has launched new ground force operations focused on enhancing the defense and deterrence capabilities of Sweden and Finland, two of the alliance’s newest members. The operations officially began...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

HAL Targets Production of Over 1,000 Military Helicopters in Long-Term Expansion Plan

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to become the cornerstone of India’s future military helicopter fleet, with plans to manufacture around 1,000 indigenous helicopters in the 3-15 tonne category over...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

IAF and Indian Army Test Enhanced Air Defence Integration During Western Front Exercise

Under its Strategic Guidelines 2047, the Indian Army is pursuing an ambitious transformation programme aimed at creating a modern, technology-driven force capable of meeting future battlefield requirements. The strategy...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

AVNL Advances FICV Development as Army Speeds Up BMP-2 Replacement Initiative

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has moved into a crucial phase as Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) expands industry participation through fresh Expressions of Interest aimed at...