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June 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
R&D

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....

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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

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

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
Procurement & Contracts

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 8, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

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 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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....