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June 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Army Targeting System Enables Drone Engagements on the Move

The US Army has deployed an advanced fire control software solution that enhances the ability of vehicle-mounted weapon systems to engage and defeat small drones, even when both the...

June 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Patria Radar Enhances Battlefield Surveillance With Mass Target Tracking

Patria has introduced a new passive radar system designed to track incoming threats while remaining undetectable to adversaries. The system is capable of simultaneously monitoring up to 500 projectiles,...

June 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Expands Naval Aviation Ambitions With Next-Generation UCAV Program

India has announced plans to develop a stealth unmanned combat aircraft capable of operating from aircraft carriers, marking a significant advancement in the modernization of its naval aviation capabilities....

June 24, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Secures Contract to Replenish Germany’s Armored Recovery Fleet

Germany has placed an order with Rheinmetall for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles to replenish capabilities transferred to Ukraine. The contract, valued in the mid-hundreds of millions...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

$124M Agreement Boosts Global Reach of EOS Slinger RWS

The United Arab Emirates has selected Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to supply its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system under a contract valued at $124 million, marking a significant expansion...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Thales Develops Advanced Bushmaster Version With Precision-Strike Potential

Thales Australia has unveiled an enhanced version of its Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, introducing improved survivability, connectivity, and mission versatility for modern battlefield operations. Known as the Bushmaster 5.6,...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

$2.5B OTHR Deal Strengthens Canada’s Northern Defense Network

Canada and Australia have finalized a $2.5-billion export agreement to provide an Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability that will significantly enhance surveillance coverage across Canada’s Arctic region. The deal advances...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Thales to Increase Dutch Radar Output Through Major Facility Expansion

Thales and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have entered into an agreement to expand radar production and testing capabilities in the Netherlands, strengthening the country’s defense-industrial infrastructure. The initiative...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Teledyne Expands Vehicle Vision Capabilities With Three-System Suite

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced a trio of high-definition vision systems designed to enhance vehicle sensing and provide comprehensive 360-degree situational awareness for military platforms operating in demanding battlefield...

June 23, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Diehl Delivers First IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System to Estonia

Diehl Defence has delivered the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system to Estonia’s Air Defence Wing at Ämari Air Base, significantly enhancing the country’s air defense capabilities beyond...