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June 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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India clears major drone warfare complex

India has approved a major initiative to accelerate indigenous drone innovation through the establishment of a National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur. The facility will support research,...

June 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

F-35C nears LRASM anti-ship missile capability

The US Navy has completed a major testing milestone for integrating the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35C Lightning II. The testing phase evaluated aircraft performance while carrying...

June 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New tactical vehicle controls drones and robots

Thales and Renault Group have developed the 4 TROOP concept, a mobile command-and-control vehicle designed to manage unmanned aerial and ground platforms. Built on a versatile 4×4 platform, the...

June 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austria cleared to acquire Black Hawk fleet

The proposed sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters represents a significant step in Austria’s ongoing military modernization efforts. Beyond improving transport and operational capabilities, the acquisition is expected to...

June 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark adopts Giraffe 1X for permanent use

Denmark has moved from temporary deployment to permanent acquisition of Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems following successful operational use during major security events in Copenhagen. The compact 3D radar...

June 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
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France advances THUNDART missile program

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense are nearing final negotiations to develop THUNDART, a next-generation long-range strike system intended to modernize France’s land-based precision fire capabilities. Designed to engage...

June 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Navantia trials advanced submarine propulsion

Navantia has begun evaluating the air-independent propulsion system destined for Spain’s third S-80-class submarine, marking a major milestone in the country’s submarine modernization program. The innovative system generates hydrogen...

June 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Lockheed, GM team to accelerate defense output

Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have launched a collaborative initiative to examine how commercial automotive manufacturing expertise can enhance defense production efficiency. The partnership will focus on supply-chain resilience,...

June 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austria cleared to acquire 12 Black Hawks

The United States has approved a potential sale of 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated support equipment to Austria. The acquisition is intended to enhance the country’s operational...

June 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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US Navy places first Blackbeard missile order

The US Navy has awarded Castellion a contract to deliver early operational Blackbeard hypersonic missiles, supporting the transition of the weapon from development into pre-production. Designed as a cost-effective...