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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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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 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...