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June 23, 2026
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Canada Secures Over-the-Horizon Radar Capability Through $2.5B Agreement

Australia and Canada have signed a landmark $2.5-billion agreement that will deliver an Over-the-Horizon Radar system to bolster Canada’s Arctic surveillance and defense capabilities. The contract advances the Arctic...

June 14, 2026
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Astra Microwave eyes major HAL radar order

Astra Microwave Products Limited has indicated that discussions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for large-scale production of the indigenous Uttam AESA radar are approaching completion. Developed by DRDO’s LRDE, the...

June 12, 2026
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Northrop unveils smart GaN signal processor

Northrop Grumman has developed a new gallium nitride (GaN) microchip designed to enhance high-frequency communications, radar performance, and next-generation wireless networking applications. Operating in the W-band spectrum, the compact...

June 12, 2026
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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,...

June 11, 2026
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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...

June 11, 2026
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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...

June 10, 2026
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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...

June 10, 2026
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US Upgrades Tobyhanna Radar Campus

The US Army is investing heavily in the expansion of radar testing facilities at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania to accommodate a growing number of sophisticated radar and electronic...

June 6, 2026
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Uttam radar achieves major detection milestone

The Tejas Mk1A continues to demonstrate significant capability growth through the performance of its indigenous Uttam AESA radar. Recent evaluations have highlighted the radar’s ability to detect and track...

June 5, 2026
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Vegvisir Unveils New Comms Module

Estonia-based defense technology company Vegvisir is set to showcase advanced communication and situational awareness solutions at Eurosatory 2026, focusing on improving connectivity in highly contested operational environments. Central to...