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June 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Plasan Introduces Trio of Armor Protection Systems for Combat Vehicles

Israeli defense company Plasan has introduced three new protection solutions designed to address the key threats that have exposed armored vehicle vulnerabilities in modern warfare, including drone attacks from...

June 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Northrop GaN Chip Enhances High-Frequency Communications and Connectivity

Northrop Grumman has unveiled a new gallium nitride (GaN) microchip engineered to function as a miniature processing hub, enhancing the power, speed, and quality of wireless communications. Operating in...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

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 11, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Germany Showcases Next-Generation IRIS-T SHORAD Platform at ILA 2026

German defense company Diehl Defence has unveiled its latest mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. Known as the IRIS-T SLS MK4, the...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Proposed K-9 Vajra Order Could Expand Indian Army Fleet to 500 Howitzers

The Indian Army is weighing the acquisition of an additional 300 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers in a deal estimated at 230 billion rupees ($2.42 billion). According to India Today,...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Indian Navy to Receive New Satellite Navigation Jammers Under $52M Procurement

India’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited for the supply of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jammers...

June 11, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thales Secures Contract to Deliver 60 GO12 Battlefield Radars to Germany

Germany’s federal defense procurement authority has selected Thales to provide 60 Ground Observer 12 (GO12) short-range battlefield radar systems for the German Armed Forces. The agreement also covers supplementary...

June 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

June 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...