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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...

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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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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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 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Radar Becomes Key Danish ISR Tool

Following successful deployment during high-profile European security summits, Denmark has permanently acquired Saab’s Giraffe 1X radar systems. The mobile radar solution offers fast setup, drone detection, and multi-threat tracking...

June 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

THUNDART Program Advances in France

France is moving closer to fielding the THUNDART long-range land strike weapon as MBDA and Safran progress toward a final agreement with defense authorities. Featuring advanced guidance, propulsion, and...

June 17, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Spain Boosts Submarine Endurance

Spain’s S-80 submarine program has reached a key milestone as Navantia starts testing a new air-independent propulsion system designed to extend underwater endurance. By producing hydrogen on demand rather...

June 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Partnership Targets Faster Military Output

Seeking to improve defense production capacity, Lockheed Martin and GM Defense are evaluating the application of high-volume commercial manufacturing practices to military programs. The effort combines defense expertise with...

June 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

US Navy Places First Blackbeard Contract

Defense startup Castellion has secured its first production-focused Navy contract for 50 Blackbeard hypersonic missiles. The agreement advances the missile from testing into early operational capability while supporting production...

June 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Joint Venture Drives Space ISR Program

Germany’s effort to build sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities has gained momentum through a new partnership between Rheinmetall and ICEYE. The project will combine satellite sensors, data processing technologies, and...