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Ukraine charity places record drone order

Ukraine continues to expand its unmanned warfare capabilities through one of its largest tactical drone procurement initiatives. The agreement includes thousands of unmanned aerial systems designed to support intelligence...

Romania orders C-27J Spartan aircraft

Romania has moved to strengthen its air mobility capabilities through the acquisition of additional C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft. The new-generation platforms will feature upgraded avionics, modern communication systems,...

US clears path for Vietnam C-130 fleet

The approval of sustainment services and support equipment for C-130 aircraft has fueled speculation that Vietnam may be preparing to introduce the iconic transport platform into its air force...

ArmorSource wins Army helmet contract

The US Army has awarded a major contract for the supply of next-generation ballistic helmets designed to enhance soldier protection while reducing equipment weight. The Advanced Combat Helmet Gen...

June 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
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General Dynamics offers Grizzly howitzer

The evolution of self-propelled artillery systems is focusing on greater automation, crew protection, and battlefield mobility. Modern designs feature automated loading mechanisms, advanced fire-control systems, and unmanned turrets that...

HENSOLDT launches radar for space surveillance

Advances in space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance are driving the development of sophisticated radar systems capable of delivering high-resolution imagery from orbit. Synthetic Aperture Radar technologies provide persistent observation...

UK buys hundreds of Martlet missiles

Defense forces are expanding inventories of lightweight precision-guided missiles designed to counter drones, low-flying aircraft, and fast-moving surface threats. These versatile weapons can be deployed from helicopters, naval platforms,...

US Navy receives final Flight IIA destroyer

Modern naval forces continue to strengthen their surface fleets through advanced guided-missile destroyers equipped with sophisticated combat systems. These warships combine multi-mission capabilities, vertical launch systems, aviation facilities, and...

Naver enters defense AI sector

Growing demand for sovereign and secure artificial intelligence capabilities is driving defense organizations to develop domestic AI solutions. Technology companies are increasingly adapting AI models, cloud infrastructure, and data-processing...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Turkey seeks joint drone program with Japan

Turkey and Japan are exploring opportunities for deeper defense-industrial collaboration focused on unmanned aerial systems. Turkish officials have highlighted the combination of Turkey’s operational drone expertise and Japan’s advanced...