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Jun- 2026 -

29 June

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends the National Shinkin Bank (credit union) Convention in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan on June 24, 2026.

Japan Considers US-Style Arms Sales Program for Defense Exports

Japan is considering a domestic version of the US foreign military sales program to provide domestically produced weapons abroad.

26 June

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Wins German Contracts for Falcon Military Radio Systems

L3Harris Technologies has received foreign military sales contracts to provide its proprietary Falcon tactical radio systems to Germany.

26 June

Air

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $250M F/A-18F and EA-18G Aircraft Training for Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Australia for F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft training and related support.

11 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $292M AMRAAM Missile Sale to South Korea

The US State Department has approved a potential $292-million foreign military sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to South Korea.

8 June

Land

A Republic of Korea amphibious assault vehicle tests its water-tight seals at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, July 14. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Cleared to Buy Assault Amphibious Vehicles From US

The US State Department has approved a $30.6-million foreign military sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Italy.

8 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights $1.98B Anti-Drone Sale to Kuwait

The US State Department has cleared a $1.98-billion foreign military sale of counter-unmanned aerial system platforms to Kuwait.

8 June

Americas

Inert GBU-38 bombs sit on a palate ready to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon

Christine Casimiro

US OKs Aircraft IRCM Sale for UK, JDAM Guidance Kits for South Korea

The US State Department has approved Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for the UK and Joint Direct Attack Munitions for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales.

3 June

Air

A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center during a training mission on Sept. 24, 2019. The 153rd Airlift Wing's primary mission is to provide combat airlift to our state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)

Rojoef Manuel

Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam

The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.

May- 2026 -

29 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine War Drives Boom in Taiwan Drone Exports

Taiwan’s unmanned aerial system exports are surging as the war in Ukraine drives global demand for autonomous solutions and pushes governments to diversify away from Chinese suppliers.

27 May

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Raytheon for $1B NASAMS Sale to Kuwait

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1-billion contract for the supply of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System fire units for Kuwait.

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