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India orders satellite navigation jammers

India’s Ministry of Defence has contracted Accord Software and Systems to deliver Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jammers for the Indian Navy. The indigenous system is designed...

June 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Army plans 300 more K-9 Vajra howitzers

The Indian Army is considering a significant expansion of its K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzer fleet, potentially increasing its inventory to 500 systems. Produced domestically by Larsen & Toubro under...

June 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Germany unveils next-gen IRIS-T SHORAD

Diehl Defence has introduced the IRIS-T SLS MK4, an advanced short-range air-defense system that integrates radar, command-and-control functions, missile launchers, and interceptors onto a single highly mobile platform. The...

L3Harris wins VAMPIRE drone defense deal

The US Army has awarded L3Harris a major contract to supply additional VAMPIRE counter-drone systems as part of its layered air-defense strategy. The modular platform combines intelligence, surveillance, targeting,...

US clears $292M AMRAAM sale to Korea

The United States has approved a potential sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to South Korea, further strengthening the country’s air-defense and air-superiority capabilities. The beyond-visual-range missile is designed to...

June 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

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...

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...

Army boosts radar testing infrastructure

The US Army is significantly expanding radar testing and evaluation capabilities through a major infrastructure upgrade at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The modernization program includes additional testing facilities, upgraded calibration...

June 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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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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...