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June 26, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

South Korea Strengthens Defense AI Through Vantiq–MMAA C&C Collaboration

Vantiq and MMAA C&C have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across South Korea’s defense sector. The collaboration will focus on enhancing military...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

British Army Receives 100th UK-Manufactured Boxer Infantry Vehicle

The British Army has received its 100th UK-built Boxer infantry fighting vehicle, marking another milestone in the country’s armored vehicle modernization program. The delivery comes nearly a year after...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

QinetiQ Deploys Additive Manufacturing to Speed Up UK Submarine Maintenance

The Royal Navy is enhancing submarine readiness by reducing maintenance timelines through QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing technology. The company has installed its Additive Manufacturing All In One solution and Market...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Clears $250M F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Training Deal for Australia

The US State Department has cleared a potential $250-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia for training and support related to its F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft....

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Airbus Delivers First H145M Multi-Role Helicopter to Belgium

Belgium has received its first H145M multi-role military helicopter from Airbus, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization program. The delivery is part of a 17-aircraft...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Delivers Last Gripen C Fighters to Hungary Under Expansion Program

Hungary has taken delivery of its final JAS 39 Gripen C fighter aircraft from Saab, completing the acquisition of four additional aircraft ordered under a 2024 agreement. The last...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Launches Construction of Advanced PAC-3 Manufacturing Sites

L3Harris Technologies is expanding production capacity for the US Army’s PAC-3 missile propulsion systems by constructing two additional facilities at its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities (AAPF) campus in Camden,...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Navy Awards HII Major Contract for Carrier and Amphibious Ship Support Services

HII has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $418 million by the Naval Sea Systems Command to provide maintenance and repair services for elevators and cargo handling systems...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USMC Introduces First 5kW Export-Power MRZR Alpha Vehicles in New Order

The United States Marine Corps has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a delivery order for more than 70 MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), including the service’s first procurement...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Accelerates Military Modernization With Grot A3 Rifle Procurement

Poland has signed a contract valued at approximately 600 million Polish złotys ($158.7 million) with Fabryka Broni Radom for the procurement of nearly 46,000 MSBS Grot A3 assault rifles...