June, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

June 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

IAF deploys Nebo-UM stealth detection radar

The Indian Air Force has strengthened its long-range surveillance capability with the induction of the Russian-origin 55Zh6ME Nebo-UM Very High Frequency (VHF) radar. Designed to detect stealth aircraft, cruise...

June 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

IAF pushes for local Rafale F4 manufacturing

India is seeking one of its most ambitious aerospace localization programs by requiring 40 percent indigenous content for the initial production of 96 Rafale fighters under the proposed MRFA...

Germany awards Falcon radio contracts to L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has secured new foreign military sales contracts to provide Germany with advanced Falcon tactical radio systems supporting the Bundeswehr’s Digitalization – Land Based Operations (D-LBO) modernization program....

South Korea expands AI command capabilities

South Korea is accelerating military artificial intelligence development through a strategic partnership between Vantiq and MMAA C&C focused on next-generation command-and-control technologies. The collaboration will explore agentic AI, edge...

June 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK delivers 100th Boxer armored vehicle

The British Army has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th UK-manufactured Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle, supporting one of the country’s largest land modernization programs. Produced...

June 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

QinetiQ boosts submarine maintenance with 3D printing

The Royal Navy is transforming submarine sustainment through QinetiQ’s advanced additive manufacturing technology, enabling engineers to produce replacement components directly at HM Naval Base Clyde. The system combines 3D...

June 26, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US clears $250M fighter training for Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential $250 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package to Australia covering advanced training and sustainment support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s...

June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Belgium adds first H145M to military fleet

Belgium has entered a new phase of military aviation modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus H145M multi-role helicopter. Designed to perform reconnaissance, special operations, search and rescue,...

June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saab completes Hungary’s Gripen fleet delivery

Hungary has finalized the expansion of its Saab Gripen fleet, completing a modernization effort that strengthens both national air-defense capabilities and NATO operational readiness. The enlarged fleet provides greater...

June 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

L3Harris expands PAC-3 missile production

L3Harris is significantly increasing production capacity for advanced missile propulsion systems through major investments at its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities. The expansion introduces new manufacturing buildings equipped with automated...