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Germany Rebuilds Armored Recovery Fleet

Germany has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply 23 upgraded Bergepanzer 3 Büffel recovery vehicles as part of efforts to restore military inventories following aid provided to Ukraine. Built on the...

$124M deal boosts UAE anti-drone capabilities

The UAE is expanding its counter-drone defenses through a major acquisition of EOS Slinger remote weapon systems. The advanced platform is designed to quickly identify and defeat unmanned aerial...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New Bushmaster variant supports wider missions

The iconic Bushmaster vehicle has evolved into a more capable battlefield platform with the introduction of the Mulga Utility Variant. Featuring upgraded mission systems, improved networking capabilities, and precision-strike...

New radar network strengthens Arctic monitoring

Canada is strengthening Arctic security through a major partnership with Australia to deploy advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar technology. Capable of detecting threats thousands of kilometers away, the system will provide...

June 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Netherlands boosts radar manufacturing output

Thales is significantly expanding its radar manufacturing operations in the Netherlands through a partnership with the Dutch government. The initiative will boost production capacity, improve testing capabilities, and strengthen...

June 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New vision system enhances combat awareness

Teledyne FLIR is enhancing battlefield awareness with a new generation of vehicle vision systems. Combining thermal imaging, high-definition cameras, and real-time situational awareness tools, the solutions help crews navigate...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

IRIS-T delivery boosts Estonia air defense

Estonia has taken a major step in strengthening its national air defense network with the delivery of its first IRIS-T SLM system. The advanced platform provides long-range protection against...

June 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

H135 begins Canada’s future aircrew training

Canada is modernizing military pilot training with the arrival of its first CT-153 Juno helicopter. Based on the Airbus H135 platform, the aircraft will provide advanced flight and tactical...

June 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

France ISR drone project by Thales & Aura Aero

France is advancing its ISR drone capabilities through a partnership between Thales and AURA AERO. The new Enbata drone combines long-endurance performance, artificial intelligence, and advanced radar technology to...

Chunmoo missiles eyed for X-Fire launcher upgrade

Hanwha Aerospace and Thales are joining forces to enhance future long-range strike capabilities. By integrating Chunmoo missiles with the X-Fire launcher, the companies aim to deliver a flexible and...