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June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia receives first IRIS-T SLM system

Estonia has officially received its first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from Diehl Defence, significantly enhancing national airspace protection capabilities. The system can engage aircraft, helicopters, drones, and...

June 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada receives first H135 trainer helicopter

Canada has received its first Airbus H135 helicopter under the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Designated as the CT-153 Juno, the aircraft is equipped with...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Air Platforms

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...

June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Soldier Systems

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 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Next-gen WhAP focuses on firepower upgrades

DRDO and Kalyani Group have unveiled the latest generation of the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, featuring substantial improvements in combat capability. The upgraded vehicle incorporates a 30mm autocannon,...