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June 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New PAC-3 missile plant begins in Arkansas

L3Harris is investing heavily in expanding missile propulsion manufacturing to support increased production of the PAC-3 interceptor program. The new facilities introduce advanced automation and artificial intelligence to accelerate...

June 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Navy Pushes Indigenous Combat UCAV Program

The Indian Navy has outlined a roadmap for developing a stealthy carrier-based combat drone that can perform multiple operational roles. Leveraging expertise from the Ghatak UCAV project, the NUCAV...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Patria Radar Boosts Projectile Tracking

Finnish defense firm Patria has unveiled an innovative passive radar platform designed to detect and follow large numbers of airborne threats without transmitting radio frequencies. The system relies on...

June 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

Vehicles Can Now Engage Drones on the Move

To counter increasingly sophisticated unmanned aerial threats, the US Army has fielded a new fire control solution that improves weapon accuracy during mobile operations. The software continuously integrates sensor...

June 24, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Jammer Targets Modern Navigation Signals

German defense company HENSOLDT has expanded its electronic warfare offerings with the introduction of the SkyBarrier navigation jammer. Designed for deployment in defense and security operations, the system targets...

June 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Precision Strike Missile Output Set to Grow

The US Army has significantly increased its investment in the Precision Strike Missile program by awarding Lockheed Martin an $8.4-billion contract expansion. The deal will fund missile production growth,...

June 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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 21, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Air defense system targets mass missile threats

Akash-NG represents the next evolution of India’s air defense capabilities. Designed to counter mass cruise missile attacks, the system combines advanced radar technology, rapid engagement capability, and improved missile...