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FNN The future of missile defense will be defined by how quickly systems can adapt and integrate emerging technologies while operating cohesively under pressure. Source link

Saab launched the Giraffe AMB D radar at Eurosatory, where it was revealed that the FMV already placed an order for units in previous weeks. Source link

Pakistan has accelerated its fighter jet modernisation with the JF‑17 Thunder fleet nearing 200 aircraft, while India’s TEJAS MK1A continues to face delays and the AMCA program risks slipping behind regional rivals.Unless India speeds up production and integration, Pakistan’s pace—backed by Chinese collaboration—could erode India’s technological edge.Pakistan’s JF‑17 Thunder program has achieved significant momentum. The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra is producing between sixteen and twenty‑five aircraft annually, ensuring steady induction into the Pakistan Air Force.The fleet now numbers around two hundred aircraft, replacing older legacy fighters and forming the backbone of Pakistan’s modernisation drive. The Block-III variant incorporates advanced features…

LRMV displayed its new Main Battle Tank, now under consideration to replace Italy’s Ariete MBT fleet, at the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition. Source link

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, the defence arm of Bharat Forge, and Paramount unveiled the Simha 4×4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, positioning it as a modular, multi-role platform engineered for global defence markets and rapid local industrialisation.The launch underscores India’s ambition to stand alongside established defence industrial nations while offering partner countries sovereign manufacturing capability.The unveiling took place on 16 June 2026 at Eurosatory, the world’s largest ground forces defence exhibition. The Simha 4×4 was presented as a next-generation light armoured multipurpose vehicle designed jointly by Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited and Paramount, combining Indian industrial scale with South…

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. Credit: CSWFoto/Shutterstock.com. A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight people on board.  The bomber was conducting a routine test flight when it went down, officials stated.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more “Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable,” a statement released by Edwards Air Force Base said, adding that emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to account for everyone aboard.  Military officials said the cause…

Bharat Forge’s defence arm Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) has made headlines at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris by unveiling its MArG series of 155 mm mounted artillery guns, the world’s first of its kind on a 4×4 high mobility vehicle.This breakthrough positions India as a serious contender in the global defence export market, showcasing unmatched mobility, rapid deployment, and NATO-standard firepower.KSSL presented its Mounted Artillery Guns (MArG) series as a family of three calibre configurations. The MArG-39 calibre emphasises mobility and tactical flexibility, the MArG-45 calibre balances medium-range firepower, and the MArG-52 calibre delivers extended-range capacity.At Eurosatory 2026, the company…

Rheinmetall booth at Eurosatory 2026. Credit: Rheinmetall via LinkedIn. Rheinmetall has unveiled its new L60 155mm artillery weapon system at the ongoing defence and security exhibition, Eurosatory.  The system is designed to increase the effective range of wheeled and self-propelled howitzers on the battlefield, Rheinmetall said in a release on 15 June 2026.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more According to the company, the L60 will deliver a range approximately 30% greater than conventional L52 guns.  Currently, the widely used PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer fitted with a 155mm L52 main gun can hit targets up to 30km with standard…

India has been placed on high alert following warnings of possible drone strikes against critical installations along both land and maritime borders. The central government has directed security agencies to tighten measures at sensitive locations, with anti-drone systems being deployed to safeguard strategic assets.The Maritime Security Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued an alert highlighting the threat posed by hostile drones to essential facilities near India’s borders.In its communication, the ministry stressed the urgent need to install counter-drone systems to protect bases and infrastructure, noting that the global security environment makes such threats increasingly likely.In…

Ten Indian defence firms, including HAL, TATA Advanced Systems, and Larsen & Toubro, have submitted bids for the ₹30,000 crore project to supply 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) drones to the Indian Air Force.This marks one of the largest indigenous UAV procurements in India’s history, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and integrating advanced surveillance and strike capabilities with indigenous missile systems.The Defence Ministry confirmed that the last date for bid submission was 16 June 2026, with around ten public and private sector firms participating. The companies include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, Adani Defence Systems Limited,…