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Thales and Hanwha Aerospace signed an MoU at Eurosatory 2026 to integrate Chunmoo guided rockets and missiles with the French X-Fire multiple launch system, potentially giving European forces a mobile precision-strike capability from 30 km to 290 km (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

French X-Fire Launcher Could Fire South Korean Chunmoo Missiles for NATO 290 km Deep Fires

| Defense News Army 2026
Thales and Hanwha Aerospace are moving to integrate Hanwha’s Chunmoo guided rockets and missiles with the French X-Fire multiple launch system, Hanwh…
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The U.S. Army’s M1147 AMP contract gives M1 Abrams crews a single programmable 120mm round to engage armor, fortifications, infantry, and concealed threats with greater speed and flexibility (Picture Source: U.S. Marines Corps / Northrop Grumman / Edited By Army Recognition Group)

U.S. Army Redefines M1 Abrams Battlefield Lethality with Northrop Grumman’s New M1147 AMP 120mm Smart Ammunition

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army is expanding the combat flexibility of its M1 Abrams tanks with a new five-year production contract for Northrop Grumman’s M1147 Advanc…
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France and Germany agreed to establish equal state control over KNDS ahead of its planned IPO, giving Berlin direct influence over the maker of Leopard 2 tanks, PzH 2000 howitzers and future European land combat systems as Germany accelerates military rearmament (Picture source: German MoD).

Germany Joins France in Equal Control of KNDS Before Leopard 2 Tank Maker IPO as Europe Rearms

| Defense News Army 2026
France and Germany moved on June 22 to place KNDS under equal state control, tightening political oversight of one of Europe’s most important land wa…
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The SkyLance propeller-driven strike weapon is one of three British-designed long-range systems selected for further development under Project Brakestop. (Picture source: Rotron Aerospace)

UK Develops 500 km+ Ground-Launched Strike Weapons for Ukraine Without U.S. Components

| Defense News Army 2026
The United Kingdom has advanced three new long-range strike weapon designs for Ukraine under Project Brakestop, with all three completing flight test…
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Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) (Picture source: Australian MoD)

Canada Acquires Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar for Arctic Surveillance and NORAD Modernization

| Defense News Army 2026
Australia and Canada signed a A$2.5 billion (US$1.8 billion) agreement for Canberra's Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability, the largest defense e…
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U.S. Marines in Okinawa receive NMESIS and MADIS, boosting anti-ship and air-defense capabilities across the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines Deploy NMESIS Anti-Ship Missiles and MADIS Air Defense to Japan for Pacific Readiness

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps has equipped the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment in Okinawa with NMESIS and MADIS, expanding its anti-ship and air-defense capabi…
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General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with advanced radar and electro-optical sensors for maritime surveillance, target tracking, and strategic intelligence collection.

Taiwan Tests First U.S.-Supplied MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone Ahead of Operational Service Entry

| Defense News Army 2026
Taiwan has begun testing activities for its first MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle following the delivery of the initial aircraft from the U…
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathan Shea, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Officer at the Fort Indiantown Gap UAS Training and Innovation Facility, pilots a first-person-view (FPV) drone during a training session at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, on September 2, 2025.

U.S. Pennsylvania National Guard Expands Drone Warfare Training Center for Modern Combat

| Defense News Army 2026
As drone warfare in Ukraine continues to expose the vulnerability of traditional military forces to constant aerial surveillance and precision strike…
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A British drone operator prepares an unmanned aerial system for launch from an RAF Chinook of 18 Squadron during Exercise Hornets Nest, a Joint Aviation Command trial led by ADAPT. Conducted at Copehill Down on the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) on July 31, 2025, the exercise evaluated the integration of drone capabilities with helicopter operations in support of future battlefield missions.

UK to Deliver 150,000 Drones 350 Air Defense Missiles and Radars to Ukraine by 2026

| Defense News Army 2026
The United Kingdom is expanding Ukraine’s air and battlefield defenses with a new military aid package that will deliver 150,000 drones, more than 35…
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The Philippine Air Force’s Turkish-made T-129 ATAK attack helicopter participated alongside U.S., Japanese, and Philippine forces in KAMANDAG 10, demonstrating enhanced Allied close air support interoperability and archipelagic defense capabilities across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Forces Train with Philippines’ Turkish-Made T-129 ATAK for Allied Close Air Support Across the Archipelago

| Defense News Army 2026
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service published imagery showing a Philippine Air Force T-129 ATAK attack helicop…
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The Caesar can engage targets beyond 40 km with ERFB Base Bleed ammunition, while rocket-assisted ammunition extends these engagement distances beyond 55 km. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Malaysian Army orders 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France for new artillery regiment

| Defense News Army 2026
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with KNDS and its local industrial partner Advanced Defence Systems on June 16, 2026, at the Euro…
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Manufacturing inside Germany would reduce the FP-5's exposure to strikes against Ukrainian facilities while providing access to advanced industrial processes, advanced seekers, certification procedures, and long-term sustainment networks. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Germany could produce Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles to replace US Tomahawk purchase

| Defense News Army 2026
German defense manufacturer Diehl Defence has entered negotiations with Ukrainian company Fire Point to establish a domestic production line for the…
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GM and Lockheed Martin are discussing a plan for GM Defense to manufacture selected missile and interceptor components, aiming to ease U.S. munitions production bottlenecks and support higher output of systems such as PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, GMLRS, PrSM, JASSM, and LRASM (Picture source: U.S. Army).

General Motors and Lockheed Explore Missile Parts Production to Boost U.S. Munitions Output

| Defense News Army 2026
GM and Lockheed Martin are exploring a partnership that could bring commercial automotive manufacturing into U.S. missile production, expanding the i…
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The U.S. Pacific Command remains the largest U.S. geographic command, covering roughly 100 million square miles, about 52% of the Earth’s surface, 38 countries and territories, and containing roughly 60% of the world’s population. (Picture source: US DoD)

US Department of War renames US Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Department of War announced on June 16, 2026, that U.S. Indo-Pacific Command will officially revert to its historic designation, U.S. Pacifi…
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General Atomics has won a U.S. Army contract to demonstrate a maneuvering 155 mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) designed to deliver long-range precision strikes from existing howitzers, even in GPS-denied combat environments (Picture Source: General Atomics)

U.S. Army Backs General Atomics Maneuvering 155mm Projectile for Future Long Range Fires

| Defense News Army 2026
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has secured a U.S. Army contract to demonstrate a maneuvering long-range 155 mm projectile under the Extended…
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Although Paris will serve as the political and commercial center of EDGE Europe, the selection of Bordeaux is arguably the more consequential decision from an industrial perspective. (Picture source: EDGE)

UAE defense group EDGE launches EDGE Europe in France to anchor global expansion

| Defense News Army 2026
The Emirati advanced technology and defense conglomerate EDGE Group launched EDGE Europe on June 11, 2026, establishing a registered commercial entit…
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FEINDEF 25 attracted 43,323 professional attendees, 628 exhibitors, 211 international exhibitors, 91 official delegations and representatives from 68 countries. (Picture source: FEINDEF)

Spain gains prominence in European defence and FEINDEF 27 emerges as the industry’s leading showcase

| Defense News Army 2026
Europe is accelerating its investment in defence and reshaping its industrial and strategic landscape. In this context, Spain is consolidating its po…
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment conduct air assault operations during Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 at Donnelly Drop Zone near Fort Greely, Alaska, on June 10, 2026. The training supports the unit's transition into the 1st Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and strengthens airborne readiness for Arctic and Indo-Pacific missions.

U.S. Army Cavalry Unit Transforms Into Airborne Assault Force for Arctic and Indo-Pacific Missions

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, has demonstrated a major shift in combat capability during Exercise Red Fla…
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Brazil is set to acquire 100 U.S.-made FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles under a proposed $330 million deal aimed at strengthening low-altitude air defense and airspace sovereignty (Picture Source: U.S. Department of War)

U.S. FIM-92K Stinger Missile Sale Gives Brazil New Shield Against Low-Altitude Air Threats

| Defense News Army 2026
Brazil is set to strengthen its ability to defend airspace and remote border regions with the planned acquisition of 100 FIM-92K Stinger Block I miss…
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Kongsberg’s acquisition of Zone 5 Technologies adds U.S.-developed affordable missiles, counter-UAS interceptors, and tactical unmanned aircraft to its portfolio, strengthening its position in American strike and air defense programs (Picture source: Kongsberg).

Kongsberg Acquires Zone 5 to Boost U.S. Affordable Cruise Missile and Counter-Drone Capabilities

| Defense News Army 2026
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has taken control of Zone 5 Technologies, adding a U.S. developer of low-cost autonomous munitions to its missile and air defen…
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Concentrating the Hunter Eagle's performance in the final seconds of engagement increases closing speed and reduces the time available for evasive maneuvers, a significant factor when defending installations or convoys against low-altitude drones. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle interceptor for counter-drone swarm defense at ILA 2026 in Germany

| Defense News Army 2026
Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the serial variant of its Hunter Eagle counter-UAS interceptor at the ILA Berlin 202…
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The U.S. Army has selected General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to advance a Vulcano-derived 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile capable of delivering precision strikes at ranges up to 70 kilometers, strengthening long-range cannon fire capabilities against high-value land and maritime targets (Picture Source: GDOTS / U.S. Department of War

U.S. Army Award Positions GDOTS to Deliver Vulcano-Derived 155mm Projectile for Precision Fires Beyond 70 Kilometers

| Defense News Army 2026
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has secured a U.S. Army contract for a 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile, the company confirme…
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Taiwan’s first operational HIMARS live-fire exercise outside its primary test range demonstrated how rapidly deployable, precision-guided rocket artillery could enhance the island’s ability to disrupt and complicate a potential Chinese amphibious assault across the Taiwan Strait (Picture Source: Taiwan’s Military News Agency)

Taiwan’s U.S.-Made HIMARS Live Fire Reveals How Mobile Precision Fires Could Disrupt China’s Amphibious Assault

| Defense News Army 2026
Taiwan has conducted its first operational-area live-fire test of the U.S.-made HIMARS rocket system outside the Jiupeng range, demonstrating a capab…
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