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June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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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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Unmanned Systems
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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 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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France backs mass production of Toutatis drones

Renault Group and Thales have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture the Toutatis loitering munition on an industrial scale. By combining Thales’ expertise in defense technologies...

June 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New UAV control network planned for Taiwan

Efforts are underway to create a standardized command-and-control environment capable of managing diverse unmanned aerial platforms through a single operating interface. By integrating mission management software with advanced controller...

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Patria supports Lithuania vehicle ambitions

International defense cooperation programs are becoming increasingly important as nations seek cost-effective ways to modernize military capabilities. Shared procurement initiatives allow participating countries to benefit from common platforms, reduced...

May 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Submarine navigation partnership announced

Navies around the world are modernizing their fleets with advanced navigation, combat management, and mission-support technologies. These systems improve situational awareness, operational coordination, and decision-making in complex maritime environments....

May 29, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Russia pitches next-generation tank project

Armed forces are exploring autonomous ground combat vehicles capable of performing reconnaissance, logistics, surveillance, and combat support missions with minimal human intervention. Equipped with advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and...

May 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Dutch seek entry into EU defense network

The Netherlands has moved closer to joining OCCAR, the European defense procurement organization responsible for managing multinational armament programs across Europe. A bill submitted to parliament would make the...

Keysight, SRC UK team up on electronic warfare tests

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have partnered to modernize electronic warfare testing and simulation capabilities for defense customers. Their collaboration centers around the Electronic Warfare Advanced Simulation Platform (EWASP),...

May 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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BEL, CSIO develop Hawk pilot display

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have partnered to develop an indigenous Pilot Display Unit (PDU) for the Hawk Mk132 Advanced Jet Trainer used by...