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19 June

A camouflaged mobile military radar truck with its large flat-panel antenna raised and deployed on a grassy field near an airfield runway.

EDGE and Leonardo Target Defense Sensor Market With New Venture

The UAE’s EDGE and Italy’s Leonardo plan to establish a joint venture focused on advanced defense sensors and mission systems.

19 June

Middle East

Jodesz Gavilan

Aselsan Secures $900M Deal to Expand Turkey’s Steel Dome

Aselsan has secured a $900-million contract to supply air defense systems for Turkey's growing Steel Dome network.

19 June

Europe

MARSS’ NiDAR command-and-control platform integrates sensor data and AI-driven analytics to support counter-drone operations. Image: MARSS

Samantha Alexa

EOS to Launch AI Command-and-Control Hub in France

Electro Optic Systems is looking to turn France into its European base AI command and control, announcing plans for a new regional hub.

19 June

War

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Aid Chief Demands ‘Dignity’ for Gaza Population

People living in Gaza deserve to regain their "dignity" rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance.

19 June

Africa

Al-Qaeda linked al-shabab recruits walk down a street on March 5, 2012 in the Deniile district of Somalian capital, Mogadishu

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Attack Niger Airport, 11 Soldiers Killed

A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday's attack on the airport of Niger's capital, Niamey that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site.

18 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden Procures Sonobot 5 USV for Military Waterway Survey Ops

Sweden has awarded BUVI Scandinavia a contract to supply an EvoLogics Sonobot 5 uncrewed surface vehicle for military waterway survey operations.

18 June

Land

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dane Brouillette and Airman 1st Class Alyssa Richardson, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrollers, exit a Humvee during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 20, 2025. Airmen were evaluated on their ability to respond effectively to simulated attacks or security incidents within the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Rojoef Manuel

AM General Taps UK’s Marshall Land Systems for Global Humvee Support

AM General has signed an agreement to authorize England-based Marshall Land Systems as a service provider for the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.

18 June

Land

The Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank concept

Rojoef Manuel

KNDS Unveils More Upgrades for Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Tank Concept

KNDS has introduced an updated version of its Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank concept at a defense convention in France, highlighting an unmanned turret design and a reduced three-person crew for future tank operations.

18 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights HIMARS Fire Control Systems Transfer to Singapore

The US State Department has cleared a $73-million foreign military sale of Common Fire Control Systems for Singapore’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

18 June

Europe