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June 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

India fields Nebo-UM long-range surveillance radar

The Indian Air Force has enhanced its long-range air surveillance capability with the induction of the Russian-origin 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar into its integrated air defence...

June 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India pushes for local Rafale F4 assembly

India is seeking unprecedented levels of domestic participation in its proposed Rafale fighter production program by introducing a phased localization strategy that would gradually increase indigenous manufacturing content from...

L3Harris expands Germany tactical radio network

Germany continues modernizing its tactical communications infrastructure through the acquisition of L3Harris Falcon radio systems under the Digitalization – Land Based Operations program. The secure, multi-band communications suite supports...

Seoul boosts defense AI collaboration

South Korea is expanding its adoption of artificial intelligence through a strategic partnership focused on integrating AI into command-and-control systems, autonomous platforms, cyber defense, logistics management, and battlefield decision-making....

June 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK reaches 100 Boxer vehicle milestone

The production of the 100th British-built Boxer armored vehicle represents an important achievement in the UK’s land-force modernization program. Manufactured domestically through collaboration between leading European defense companies, the...

June 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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3D printing transforms UK submarine support

The Royal Navy is introducing advanced additive manufacturing technologies to transform submarine maintenance and logistics support. By deploying QinetiQ’s integrated 3D-printing, reverse-engineering, and digital manufacturing capability at HM Naval...

June 26, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Australia secures US fighter training approval

Australia is set to further strengthen the operational readiness of its frontline combat aviation fleet following US approval of a $250 million Foreign Military Sales package focused on training...

June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter

Belgium has officially received its first Airbus H145M multi-role military helicopter, marking the beginning of a broader fleet modernization program that will eventually include 20 aircraft. The versatile helicopter...

June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary receives final Gripen C fighters

Hungary has completed the expansion of its Saab Gripen fleet following the delivery of its final Gripen C fighter aircraft under a 2024 acquisition contract. The additions increase the...

June 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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L3Harris starts PAC-3 propulsion facility

L3Harris is expanding its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities through the construction of two advanced manufacturing buildings dedicated to increasing production of propulsion systems for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement...