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June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

French Defense ISR Effort Gains Momentum With Thales–Aura Aero Drone Collaboration

Thales has joined forces with an AURA AERO subsidiary to develop a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aircraft system intended to strengthen France’s independent defense capabilities. As...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thales, Hanwha Advance Cooperation on X-Fire Launcher and Chunmoo Munitions

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have entered into a partnership to assess the integration of Hanwha’s Chunmoo guided missile family with Thales’ X-Fire launcher system. The collaboration will focus on...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Awards Leonardo Contract to Support Aircraft Readiness With Key Spare Supplies

The UK’s defense procurement organization has awarded Leonardo UK a contract worth 27 million pounds ($36 million) to provide essential aircraft consumable spares for the nation’s fixed-wing and rotary-wing...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Kalyani, AM General Join Forces to Pursue International Mobile Artillery Opportunities

AM General has partnered with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) to jointly market advanced artillery solutions to defense customers worldwide. The collaboration centers on KSSL’s Mounted Artillery Gun...

June 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

7th Infantry Division and MDTF Combine to Form New US Army Pacific Command

The US Army has activated the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (7th ID MDC-PAC), merging the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force into a theater-level organization...

June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ShinMaywa US-2 Amphibious Aircraft Joins US Military Exercises Amid Unfinished India Deal

The US military has been exploring the capabilities of Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft through joint exercises aimed at enhancing maritime rescue operations and logistics support across dispersed island...

June 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Akash-NG Air Defense System Tailored for High-Intensity Saturation Attack Scenarios

India’s Akash-NG (New Generation) air defence system has been purpose-built to counter one of the most demanding challenges in modern warfare: large-scale cruise missile saturation attacks. According to sources...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

DRDO-Kalyani Showcase Next-Generation WhAP With Advanced Combat and Protection Systems

DRDO and Kalyani Group have revealed the second-generation Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial upgrades in firepower, protection, and battlefield awareness. The latest version moves beyond its original...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Former HAL Engineer Warns Re-Engined Tejas Variant Would Need Years of Testing and Certification

According to a former engineer from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) engine division, replacing the General Electric F404-IN20 engine used in the Tejas Mk1A would involve far more than a...

June 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Navy’s Loyal Wingman Program Points to a New Stealth UCAV for Carrier Operations

The Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are advancing the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-based Loyal Wingman unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) intended to operate...