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June 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Leopard 2-Based CAPINT Tank Designed to Operate Alongside Robotic Wingmen

KNDS has introduced a new main battle tank concept that could reshape the future of armored warfare for European forces. Designed with the French Army in mind, the CAPINT...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Marshall Land Systems Selected by AM General to Expand Global Humvee Support Services

The United States has cleared a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Austria for 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with associated equipment and support packages. According to...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Receives Additional Upgrades as KNDS Advances Future Tank Concept

KNDS has unveiled an enhanced version of its Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank demonstrator at a defense exhibition in France, showcasing an unmanned turret configuration and a...

June 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New 4×4 Tactical Platform From Thales and Renault Enables UAV and UGV Control

Thales and Renault Group have partnered to convert a 4×4 vehicle platform into a mobile command-and-control solution capable of managing a wide range of unmanned systems. Known as the...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France advances long-range strike capability

France is developing THUNDART, a next-generation long-range strike system designed to boost precision firepower on the battlefield. Built with advanced guidance and electronic warfare resilience, the project aims to...

June 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Partnership targets rapid military manufacturing

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are working together to apply commercial manufacturing expertise to military production. The effort seeks to increase efficiency, improve supply-chain resilience, and accelerate the delivery...

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 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
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 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...