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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...

June 11, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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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Weapons and Munition

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...

June 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

H&K Set to Supply L7A2 Guns to UK Army

The British government is expected to finalize a decade-long procurement deal with Heckler & Koch for the supply and support of L7A2 General Purpose Machine Guns used across the...

June 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Loitering Drone Pact Targets Pentagon

Denmark is set to strengthen its strategic strike capability following US approval of a proposed $842-million acquisition of 200 JASSM-ER cruise missiles for integration with its F-35 fighter aircraft....