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Kongsberg wins $240M missile production deal

The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg a $240.9 million contract for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs). Designed specifically for the F-35, the stealth-compatible cruise...

Japan backs NATO aid program for Ukraine

Japan has contributed $14.7 million to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, supporting the procurement of non-lethal military equipment for Ukraine. Beyond financial assistance, Tokyo has expanded cooperation with Ukraine...

June 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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China, Russia push heavy-lift helicopter

Russia and China are moving forward with the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter project, designed to support operations in challenging high-altitude environments such as Tibet. Led by China’s AVIC...

Army advances next-gen artillery rounds

The US Army has awarded multiple contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) initiative to develop next-generation 155mm munitions. Participants include General Dynamics, General Atomics, and BAE Systems,...

Saab wins Army vehicle simulator contract

Saab has secured a $22.4 million contract to supply Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) kits for the US Army. The system transforms operational vehicles and weapon platforms into...

Italy approved for US assault vehicles

The US State Department has approved a $30.6 million sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) to Italy, including command and recovery variants. Drawn from former US Marine Corps inventories,...

June 8, 2026
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Taiwan expands naval missile inventory

Taiwan plans to manufacture more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) surface-to-air missiles as part of a broader effort to modernize naval air-defense capabilities. Designed for deployment...

Denmark cleared for JASSM-ER missiles

The United States has approved a potential $842 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for 200 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER). Integrated with the Royal Danish Air Force’s...

June 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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India expands counter-swarm defense efforts

India is accelerating the development of advanced counter-drone and directed energy capabilities to address the growing threat of low-cost unmanned aerial systems. Emerging technologies such as laser weapons, micro-missile...

June 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
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AVNL pushes forward BMP-2 replacement plan

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle program is progressing toward the next stage of mechanized warfare modernization. Designed to replace ageing infantry combat vehicles, the platform will feature improved protection,...