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June 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo secures UK military aircraft spares deal

Leonardo UK has secured a significant contract to supply critical consumable spares for the UK’s military aircraft fleet. Covering fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters, the agreement includes inventory...

June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

AM General, Kalyani eye global artillery market

AM General and India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have formed a strategic partnership to market next-generation artillery platforms globally. The collaboration focuses on the Mounted Artillery Gun (MArG), a...

US Army forms Indo-Pacific multi-domain command

The US Army has established the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (MDC-PAC), integrating conventional combat forces with cyber, space, intelligence, electronic warfare, and autonomous capabilities under a unified headquarters....

June 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Japanese amphibious aircraft enters US trials

The ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft continues to attract international attention for its exceptional maritime capabilities. Designed for search-and-rescue, logistics, surveillance, and special operations, the aircraft can operate from rough...

June 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Akash-NG optimized against saturation attacks

India’s Akash-NG air defense system has been specifically enhanced to address modern cruise missile saturation threats. Featuring an indigenous active RF seeker, AESA radar technology, multi-target engagement capability, and...

June 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Next-gen WhAP focuses on firepower upgrades

DRDO and Kalyani Group have unveiled the latest generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial improvements in combat capability. The upgraded vehicle incorporates a 30mm autocannon,...

June 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Engine upgrade may require major Tejas redesign

Aerospace experts have emphasized that replacing the Tejas Mk1A’s F404-IN20 engine would involve far more than a simple engine swap. Integrating alternative powerplants would require modifications to air intake...

June 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Navy’s N-CATS evolves into carrier-based UCAV

The Indian Navy and HAL are progressing with the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman UCAV designed to operate alongside naval fighter aircraft. Featuring stealth...

June 19, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New battle tank features robotic wingmen

KNDS has introduced the CAPINT main battle tank concept, designed to bridge current armored capabilities with future battlefield requirements. Built on the proven Leopard 2 A8 platform and powered...

June 19, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Arquus unveils 105mm armed combat vehicle

Arquus has unveiled the Fenris 6×6 armored combat vehicle, a new platform designed to combine mobility, protection, and 105mm firepower. Built on a proven combat vehicle architecture, Fenris features...