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June 12, 2026
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Plasan unveils integrated armor package

The Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft could play a significant role in India’s future air combat doctrine by serving as a platform for advanced networking and collaborative combat operations. As...

Alta Ares expands AI air defense capabilities

India continues to explore advanced hypersonic technologies that could dramatically improve long-range precision strike capabilities. Research efforts focus on integrating next-generation propulsion systems and highly efficient aerodynamic designs capable...

June 12, 2026
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New sonobuoy tested for UK naval missions

Indigenous radar development initiatives continue to strengthen India’s aerospace and defense electronics ecosystem. Advanced active electronically scanned array technologies are expected to improve target detection, tracking accuracy, and electronic...

Germany orders 60 GO12 battlefield radars

Germany has selected Thales to supply 60 Ground Observer 12 (GO12) short-range battlefield radar systems to enhance reconnaissance and target-detection capabilities for its armed forces. Designed for highly mobile...

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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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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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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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...