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July 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Sweden Boosts Anti-Tank Defense With SKORPION2

Sweden has signed a framework agreement worth up to 4 billion kronor with Dynamit Nobel Defence to acquire the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system for its armed forces. The contract...

June 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Poland Acquires New Swedish Submarines

Sweden and Poland have signed a landmark $4.8-billion submarine procurement agreement that will see Saab supply three advanced submarines for the Polish Navy. The purchase is intended to replace...

June 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Navy Awards Sidewinder Production Deal

Raytheon has secured a major US Navy production contract worth $1.1 billion to deliver over 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles. The agreement covers missile production for both domestic...

June 29, 2026
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UK, Italy F-35 Weapons Upgrade Award

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at $74.2 million to support Block 4 upgrades for the F-35 by integrating weapons tailored to UK and Italian...

June 28, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Coast Guard inducts new Akshay patrol vessel

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited under the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat...

June 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Germany awards Falcon radio contracts to L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has secured new foreign military sales contracts to provide Germany with advanced Falcon tactical radio systems supporting the Bundeswehr’s Digitalization – Land Based Operations (D-LBO) modernization program....

June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab completes Hungary’s Gripen fleet delivery

Hungary has finalized the expansion of its Saab Gripen fleet, completing a modernization effort that strengthens both national air-defense capabilities and NATO operational readiness. The enlarged fleet provides greater...

June 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Belgium adds first H145M to military fleet

Belgium has entered a new phase of military aviation modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus H145M multi-role helicopter. Designed to perform reconnaissance, special operations, search and rescue,...

June 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Romania boosts air defense with Rheinmetall deal

Romania is significantly enhancing its integrated air-defense network through the acquisition of Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 35 and Skynex systems. The modernization program introduces a combination of highly mobile short-range protection...

June 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Denmark expands military aid with artillery shells

Denmark continues to expand its military assistance to Ukraine by providing 15,000 extended-range artillery shells that will significantly improve long-distance strike capability on the battlefield. As modern conflicts increasingly...