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June 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Airbus H145 evolves into autonomous platform

Airbus has transformed its H145 helicopter platform into the autonomous U145, an uncrewed aircraft designed for logistics, cargo transport, and high-risk missions. The platform removes the traditional cockpit and...

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
R&D

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...

Blighter to deliver border security radars

Blighter has secured an additional contract from an Eastern European military for its A800 Mk 2 surveillance radar systems. Designed for border security and reconnaissance operations, the radar can...

Switzerland buys 32 RCH 155 howitzers

Switzerland has selected the KNDS Artillery Gun Module (AGM) system to replace its aging M109 self-propelled howitzers, awarding a contract for 32 systems mounted on Piranha IV 10×10 vehicles....

RTX invests $100M in missile production

RTX is investing $100 million in its Rhode Island facility to expand production and testing capacity for critical air and missile defense technologies. The project will support increased output...

Denmark cleared for JASSM-ER missiles

The United States has approved a potential $842 million Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for 200 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER). Integrated with the Royal Danish Air Force’s...

Saab wins Army vehicle simulator contract

Saab has secured a $22.4 million contract to supply Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) kits for the US Army. The system transforms operational vehicles and weapon platforms into...

Army advances next-gen artillery rounds

The US Army has awarded multiple contracts under its Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) initiative to develop next-generation 155mm munitions. Participants include General Dynamics, General Atomics, and BAE Systems,...

June 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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China, Russia push heavy-lift helicopter

Russia and China are moving forward with the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter project, designed to support operations in challenging high-altitude environments such as Tibet. Led by China’s AVIC...