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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....

June 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

H145 Helicopter Gets Autonomous Upgrade

Italy is poised to bolster its amphibious force structure after receiving US approval for the acquisition of seven Assault Amphibious Vehicles valued at $30.6 million. The proposed package includes...

June 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

MICA NG Completes First Supersonic Launch

The US Army has awarded Saab a $22.4-million order for its Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System, a solution designed to improve combat training realism and readiness. VTESS employs laser-based...

June 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Autonomous UGV Duo Created in One Week

The US Army has selected three major defense companies to support development under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile program, a key modernization effort designed to increase the range and...

June 9, 2026
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Soldier Systems

KNDS Wins Swiss RCH 155-Based Deal

Seeking to deepen cooperation with NATO and reinforce support for Ukraine, Japan has committed $14.7 million to a NATO-managed procurement framework dedicated to acquiring military equipment for Kyiv. Although...

June 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35 strike range boosted with JASSM-ER

Denmark is poised to significantly expand the offensive reach of its F-35 fleet through the acquisition of 200 JASSM-ER cruise missiles from the United States. The long-range standoff weapon...