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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....

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

ERAP Program Advances as US Army Issues Contracts for Future Long-Range Artillery Round

The US Army has awarded a series of contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program to accelerate the development of a new generation of 155mm artillery ammunition...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards Saab Deal to Deliver Advanced Combat Vehicle Training Kits

Saab has secured a contract worth $22.4 million from the US Army to supply Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) base kits, further supporting the military’s efforts to enhance...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Receives US Green Light for Acquisition of AAV Command and Recovery Vehicles

The US State Department has cleared a potential $30.6 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy involving Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at strengthening the country’s expeditionary and amphibious warfare...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Expands Fleet Lethality With Large-Scale Sea Sword II Missile Production Program

Taiwan is preparing to manufacture more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) surface-to-air missiles as part of a broader effort to strengthen the air defence capabilities of...