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June 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Plasan launches three-layer armor solution

Israeli defense company Plasan has launched three new survivability solutions designed to address evolving battlefield threats facing armored vehicles. The ATHENA armor system provides enhanced protection against shaped charges,...

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Alta Ares raises $57M for AI defense growth

French-Ukrainian defense technology company Alta Ares has secured €50 million in funding to accelerate production and development of its AI-enabled air defense systems. The company specializes in autonomous detection,...

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June 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Ultra tests next-gen sonobuoy for UK Navy

Ultra Maritime has successfully completed the first waterborne trials of its Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy System (MSARS), a new capability developed to support modern anti-submarine warfare operations. The system...

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June 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

India Eyes Major K-9 Vajra Expansion

India is moving closer to one of its most significant artillery modernization efforts in recent years, with plans to procure an additional 300 K-9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers for...

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June 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Next-Gen IRIS-T Air Defense Debuts in Germany

Diehl Defence has showcased the IRIS-T SLS MK4, a next-generation mobile short-range air defense system developed to address evolving airborne threats. Presented at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026,...

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L3Harris Wins $106M Counter-Drone Contract

The US Army has expanded its investment in counter-drone technologies by awarding L3Harris a contract valued at up to $106 million for additional VAMPIRE systems. Designed as a modular...

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South Korea Approved for AMRAAM Missiles

Washington has authorized a potential sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles worth approximately $292 million to South Korea, further strengthening the country’s air combat capabilities. The package includes 70 beyond-visual-range...

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Thales Wins German Radar Contract for 60 GO12s

Thales has secured a major German defense contract to deliver 60 GO12 short-range surveillance radars to the Bundeswehr. The package covers training, logistical support, and additional equipment required for...

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$52M Deal Signed for Navigation Jammers

In a significant boost to indigenous electronic warfare capabilities, the Indian Navy will receive 20 advanced GNSS jammers under a new contract awarded to Accord Software and Systems. Valued...

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June 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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UN Raises Alarm Over Regional Conflict Risk

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East after fresh military exchanges between Iran and the United States threatened to unravel an already...

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