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Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles

Rheinmetall has received a contract from Germany to deliver 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replenishing assets previously transferred to Ukraine. The new A2-standard platforms will enhance the...

UAE orders EOS Slinger counter-drone systems

The United Arab Emirates has awarded Electro Optic Systems (EOS) a $124 million contract for its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system. Designed to detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Thales unveils versatile next-gen Bushmaster

Thales Australia has unveiled the Bushmaster 5.6 Mulga Utility Variant, a modernized version of its proven protected mobility vehicle. The upgraded platform incorporates improved connectivity, enhanced survivability, and greater...

Canada inks $2.5B radar deal for Arctic security

Canada and Australia have signed a $2.5 billion agreement to deliver a next-generation Over-the-Horizon Radar capability for Arctic surveillance. Based on technology derived from Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network,...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Thales expands Dutch radar production capacity

Thales and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have launched a major initiative to expand radar production and testing infrastructure at the company’s Hengelo facility. Planned investments include advanced radar...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Teledyne unveils 360-degree vehicle vision suite

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced a new family of high-definition vehicle vision systems designed to improve battlefield awareness and crew survivability. The portfolio includes the ThermoVision SA90-HD situational awareness...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Estonia receives first IRIS-T SLM system

Estonia has officially received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from Diehl Defence, significantly enhancing national airspace protection capabilities. The system can engage aircraft, helicopters, drones, and...

June 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Canada receives first H135 trainer helicopter

Canada has received its first Airbus H135 helicopter under the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Designated as the CT-153 Juno, the aircraft is equipped with...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Thales, Aura Aero develop long-range ISR drone

Thales and AURA AERO have partnered to develop a new Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drone solution. The Enbata platform features fly-by-wire controls, modular architecture,...

Hanwha & Thales explore Chunmoo integration

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales are collaborating to integrate Chunmoo guided missile systems with the X-Fire launcher platform. The partnership aims to combine proven South Korean missile technology with a...