Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

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,...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Thales and Netherlands Invest in Expanded Radar Manufacturing Infrastructure

A new agreement between Thales and the Dutch Ministry of Defence will expand radar testing and manufacturing capabilities in the Netherlands through significant infrastructure investments at the company’s Hengelo...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

Teledyne Unveils 360-Degree Vision Systems for Military Vehicles

Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled three advanced HD vision systems aimed at strengthening vehicle awareness and operational effectiveness across modern combat environments. The company’s latest offering includes the ThermoVision...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia Boosts Air Defense Capability With First IRIS-T SLM System

Diehl Defence has completed the delivery of the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system to Estonia, providing the country with a significantly expanded air defense capability. Stationed at...

June 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada Takes Delivery of First H135 for Next-Generation Aircrew Training

The first Airbus H135 helicopter intended for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program has been delivered, supporting the next phase of training for Royal Canadian Air Force personnel. The...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Air Platforms

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...

June 22, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...