June, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

CAESAR Howitzers to Be Assembled Locally

KNDS has secured a major artillery contract from Malaysia for 18 CAESAR self-propelled gun systems. The agreement includes provisions for local assembly and industrial participation, reflecting Malaysia’s strategy to...

June 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

France Backs Mass Production of Toutatis

France is expanding its indigenous drone production capabilities through a new partnership between Renault and Thales focused on the Toutatis loitering munition. The collaboration leverages automotive manufacturing processes to...

Dutch Orka Subs Get F21 Torpedoes

Naval Group has secured a contract from the Dutch government to supply F21 heavyweight torpedoes for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines. The program includes weapon delivery, crew...

SMARTSHOOTER Secures Israeli RWS Deal

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has selected SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH Hopper system under a new procurement agreement valued at approximately $1.9 million. The contract covers the delivery of remote weapon stations...

June 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New Tactical 4×4 Controls UAVs and UGVs

A new collaboration between Thales and Renault has resulted in the 4 TROOP prototype, a mobile command vehicle tailored for controlling unmanned systems on the battlefield. Acting as a...

June 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

F-35C Nears LRASM Anti-Ship Capability

Efforts to equip the F-35C with the LRASM anti-ship missile have advanced following the successful completion of the program’s initial flight test phase. The evaluation focused on assessing flight...

June 18, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New Drone Warfare Center Planned in UP

New Delhi has authorized funding for a new military drone technology center at IIT Kanpur aimed at accelerating the country’s unmanned systems capabilities. The 5-billion-rupee initiative will serve as...

June 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Gets More Enhancements

At a defense exhibition in France, KNDS showcased the latest Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 concept, emphasizing future battlefield requirements through its unmanned turret architecture and smaller crew configuration. The...

Marshall to Back Global Humvee Fleet

Washington has cleared a proposed deal worth approximately $1.5 billion to provide Austria with 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with related systems and support services. US officials stated...

June 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Austria Approved for Black Hawk Purchase

Austria is set to modernize its rotary-wing fleet after the US State Department approved a proposed $1.5-billion sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment. The package is...