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UK moves ahead with new machine gun deal

The United Kingdom is moving to ensure the continued operational effectiveness of its L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun fleet through a long-term sustainment program with Heckler & Koch. The...

June 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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UN raises alarm over escalating Middle East crisis

The United Nations has voiced growing concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to intensify. UN Secretary-General...

RTX invests $100M in missile production

RTX is investing $100 million in its Rhode Island facility to expand production and testing capacity for critical air and missile defense technologies. The project will support increased output...

Switzerland buys 32 RCH 155 howitzers

Switzerland has selected the KNDS Artillery Gun Module (AGM) system to replace its aging M109 self-propelled howitzers, awarding a contract for 32 systems mounted on Piranha IV 10×10 vehicles....

Blighter to deliver border security radars

Blighter has secured an additional contract from an Eastern European military for its A800 Mk 2 surveillance radar systems. Designed for border security and reconnaissance operations, the radar can...

June 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New autonomous UGV duo built in days

A consortium of six defense companies has rapidly developed an autonomous “Hunter-Killer” unmanned ground vehicle system designed to counter aerial threats. The solution consists of two robotic vehicles working...

June 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Rafale completes MICA NG flight launch test

France has achieved another milestone in the development of the MICA NG air-to-air missile following a successful supersonic firing test from a Rafale fighter jet. The trial focused on...

June 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Airbus H145 evolves into autonomous platform

Airbus has transformed its H145 helicopter platform into the autonomous U145, an uncrewed aircraft designed for logistics, cargo transport, and high-risk missions. The platform removes the traditional cockpit and...

June 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Elbit achieves 120-node network milestone

Elbit Systems Sweden has successfully conducted live trials of a 120-node digital battlefield network that connected soldiers, vehicles, sensors, drones, and command centers into a unified operational environment. The...

Palladyne, IAI partner on attack drones

Palladyne AI and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce the HARPY, HAROP, and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the US defense market....