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June 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

US clears $250M fighter training for Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential $250 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package to Australia covering advanced training and sustainment support for the Royal Australian Air Force’s...

June 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

QinetiQ boosts submarine maintenance with 3D printing

The Royal Navy is transforming submarine sustainment through QinetiQ’s advanced additive manufacturing technology, enabling engineers to produce replacement components directly at HM Naval Base Clyde. The system combines 3D...

June 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK delivers 100th Boxer armored vehicle

The British Army has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th UK-manufactured Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle, supporting one of the country’s largest land modernization programs. Produced...

June 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

L3Harris expands PAC-3 missile production

L3Harris is significantly increasing production capacity for advanced missile propulsion systems through major investments at its Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities. The expansion introduces new manufacturing buildings equipped with automated...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Jammer Targets Modern Navigation Signals

HENSOLDT has expanded its electronic warfare portfolio with the launch of SkyBarrier, a mobile jamming solution capable of targeting multiple satellite navigation systems. Intended for both defense and government...

June 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Precision Strike Missile Output Set to Expand

Lockheed Martin has secured a major contract increase from the US Army to accelerate manufacturing and sustainment of the Precision Strike Missile. Valued at $8.4 billion, the modification supports...

June 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Navy Pushes Next-Gen Stealth UCAV Program

The Indian Navy is moving forward with the development of a carrier-operable stealth combat drone designed to support future naval operations. Building upon technologies from the Ghatak unmanned aircraft...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Patria Radar Boosts Projectile Tracking

Patria has launched an advanced passive radar platform that uses existing broadcast signals to detect and monitor airborne threats without transmitting radio-frequency emissions. The technology can reportedly follow as...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

New System Lets Vehicles Engage Drones on Move

Seeking to improve battlefield defenses against unmanned aerial systems, the US Army has fielded advanced fire control software that allows weapons to engage drones while maneuvering. The system leverages...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Estonia Boosts Air Defense Capability With First IRIS-T SLM System

Diehl Defence has completed the delivery of the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system to Estonia, providing the country with a significantly expanded air defense capability. Stationed at...