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June 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Austria Approved for Black Hawk Purchase

Austria is set to modernize its rotary-wing fleet after the US State Department approved a proposed $1.5-billion sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment. The package is...

June 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

Marshall to Back Global Humvee Fleet

Washington has cleared a proposed deal worth approximately $1.5 billion to provide Austria with 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters along with related systems and support services. US officials stated...

June 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

AI-Based Drone Training Program Launched

USSOCOM has launched a new procurement effort focused on synthetic data generation technologies to strengthen AI-powered computer vision capabilities for unmanned systems. Working alongside defense innovation partner SOFWERX, the...

June 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Kuwait Approved for KC-130J Sustainment

Kuwait is set to enhance the long-term readiness of its KC-130J fleet following US approval of a sustainment package valued at nearly $236 million. The proposed agreement covers a...

June 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Safran wins major German optics order

Germany has awarded a major procurement contract for the acquisition of more than 1,000 multifunction infrared observation systems designed to improve target detection, identification, and geolocation across a wide...

June 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Portugal buys 47 SENTINEL naval systems

Portugal is strengthening its maritime defense capabilities through the acquisition of advanced remotely operated naval weapon stations for its fleet. The systems provide improved situational awareness, precision engagement capability,...

June 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Army selects MEPRO X6 for Negev guns

The Indian Army has chosen an advanced magnified day sight system to enhance the effectiveness of its NEGEV 7.62mm light machine gun inventory. The optic provides improved target acquisition,...

June 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Army acquires Atlas drones and Talon UAVs

India’s growing emphasis on indigenous unmanned systems has led to new Army contracts for Hild Defence and Aerospace’s Atlas heavy-lift attack drone and Talon FPV loitering munition. The Atlas...