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US Army orders VAMPIRE systems for $106M

L3Harris is expanding production of its VAMPIRE counter-drone system following a new US Army contract. Designed to quickly detect and defeat hostile drones, the platform combines advanced sensors with...

June 11, 2026
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New all-in-one IRIS-T air defense revealed

Diehl Defence has revealed an upgraded version of its IRIS-T short-range air-defense system featuring greater missile capacity and a fully integrated vehicle-based design. By combining sensors, command systems, and...

June 11, 2026
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India eyes major K-9 artillery expansion

India is moving closer to a major artillery expansion through additional K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers. Known for combining mobility, firepower, and rapid deployment, the system has become a key...

$52M deal boosts India EW capability

India is strengthening its electronic warfare capabilities with the procurement of advanced GNSS jamming systems for the Navy. The indigenous technology will help protect naval assets by disrupting adversary...

Thales wins German GO12 radar contract

Germany is boosting battlefield surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of Thales GO12 tactical radar systems. Compact, mobile, and easy to deploy, the radars provide real-time detection of personnel, vehicles,...

Tobyhanna expansion supports future radar programs

Tobyhanna Army Depot is undergoing a major upgrade to support the next generation of radar and electronic warfare systems. Expanded facilities and improved testing infrastructure will allow the US...

H&K closes in on major UK weapons contract

The British military is strengthening long-term support arrangements for its trusted L7A2 machine gun system. Widely deployed across ground and air platforms, the weapon continues to provide dependable fire...

June 10, 2026
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