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June 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

US approves AAV sale to Italy

Italy’s acquisition of additional Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the United States will improve command, recovery, and expeditionary support capabilities for its armed forces. The package includes specialized variants designed...

June 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

Army expands virtual vehicle training fleet

Saab’s latest contract with the US Army focuses on enhancing combat training realism through the Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System. The technology converts operational military vehicles into interactive training...

June 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

ERAP contracts support future firepower

The US Army’s Extended Range Artillery Projectile initiative seeks to revolutionize conventional artillery through precision-guided munitions capable of engaging targets far beyond current ranges. Multiple defense companies are developing...

June 8, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Tokyo contributes to Ukraine procurement fund

Japan’s financial contribution to NATO’s Ukraine support mechanism demonstrates its evolving role in international security cooperation. While limited to non-lethal assistance, the funding complements broader Japanese involvement in humanitarian...

June 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Zorawar tank to receive enhanced protection

India’s Zorawar Light Tank is set to receive advanced armour enhancements designed to improve protection against modern armour-piercing threats. The upgraded protection package will significantly increase battlefield survivability while...

June 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Additional submarines under consideration

India is evaluating plans to acquire three additional conventional submarines to strengthen naval capabilities while indigenous next-generation submarine programs progress. The options under consideration include an advanced German-origin platform...

June 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Finland Completes AMV XP Deliveries

Slovakia has received the final batch of Patria AMV XP armored ambulance vehicles under a government-to-government agreement signed with Finland in 2022. The delivery completes a package that includes...

June 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh to Supply More FMTV Trucks

Oshkosh Defense has secured multiple contracts worth a combined $142 million to supply its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 to US and allied military customers. The awards...

June 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Army Orders SkyRaider Drones for CBRN

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded an $11.2-million contract to provide more than 45 R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems for US Army chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) missions....