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June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Thales Unveils Upgraded Bushmaster 5.6 for Multi-Mission Operations

A new Bushmaster PMV variant developed by Thales Australia brings enhanced survivability, improved communications, and expanded mission capabilities to the proven vehicle platform. Named the 5.6 Mulga Utility Variant,...

UAE Orders EOS Slinger Counter-UAS Systems Under $124M Contract

The UAE has awarded Electro Optic Systems a contract worth $124 million for the acquisition of its Slinger counter-drone remote weapon system, reinforcing the platform’s growing global customer base....

US Army Launches Multi-Domain Pacific Command

The US Army has activated the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (7th ID MDC-PAC), creating a theater-level formation dedicated to operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Formed through the integration...

June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

AM General, Kalyani Eye Artillery Exports

AM General and India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have entered a partnership to market advanced artillery solutions to global defense customers. The collaboration centers on the Mounted Artillery Gun...

June 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo Wins UK Aircraft Spares Contract

Leonardo UK has secured a £27-million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide essential consumable spares for military aircraft fleets. The three-year agreement, with options extending its...

Hanwha, Thales Explore Missile Integration

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales have signed an agreement to examine the integration of South Korea’s Chunmoo missile family with the Thales X-Fire launcher system. The project covers three missile...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Thales, Aura Aero Team on ISR Drone

Thales and a subsidiary of AURA AERO have partnered to develop a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drone under France’s Medium Altitude Long Endurance initiative. The solution features the...

June 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Akash-NG Tuned for Saturation Attacks

The Akash-NG missile defense platform has been specifically refined to defend against coordinated cruise missile barrages supported by electronic warfare and decoy tactics. Compared with its predecessor, the new...

June 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Japanese Amphibious Aircraft Under US Trials

Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft continues to attract international interest for its unique ability to conduct operations in challenging maritime conditions. Designed for search-and-rescue, transport, and island-support missions, the...

June 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Navy Loyal Wingman UCAV Program Advances

HAL and the Indian Navy are developing the N-CATS Warrior Navy, a new carrier-based stealth UCAV designed for loyal wingman operations. Concept imagery indicates that the aircraft may evolve...