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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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Naval Platforms
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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,...

June 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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India validates upgraded air defense network

India has significantly enhanced coordination between the Air Force and Army through deeper integration of the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) and the Akashteer battlefield network. The...

June 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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HAL targets production of 1,000 helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is preparing for a major expansion in helicopter manufacturing with plans to deliver around 1,000 military helicopters over the next two decades. The production roadmap includes...

June 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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NATO boosts Sweden and Finland defenses

NATO has commenced new defence operations in Finland with support from Sweden, strengthening the alliance’s military posture across Northern Europe. The initiative follows the accession of both Nordic nations...

June 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Private firms may build Pralay missiles

India’s Pralay tactical missile program is gaining strategic importance as the armed forces increase their inventory of precision conventional strike systems. Developed domestically, the missile is designed to engage...