Vietnam to get its hands on C-130 Hercules
The US government announced on 2 June that it had approved sustainment services for Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft on behalf of Vietnam....
Kalyani demonstrates its export ambitions at Eurosatory 2026
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the defence subsidiary of Indian company Bharat Forge, showcased its expanding portfolio of artillery and armoured-vehicle products at Eurosatory...
Japan is developing a next-gen amphibious assault vehicle
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is developing a new amphibious assault vehicle to support future operations of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...
Hanwha Ocean reportedly secures KDDX destroyer construction contract
Hanwha Ocean has allegedly been selected by South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) as the preferred shipbuilder for the Republic of Korea Navy’s...
Malaysia orders CAESAR truck-mounted howitzers
On 16 June, KNDS announced on the sidelines of Eurosatory 2026 that Malaysia would acquire 18 CAESAR 155mm 6×6 artillery systems. Representatives of KNDS...
Japan and Turkey Hold First “Defence Industry Cooperation Day”, Eye Joint Drone Development
On May 8, Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced that it had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Turkey’s Secretariat of...
Boeing reveals enhanced capabilities for MQ-28 Ghost Bat
On 10 June, Boeing unveiled enhanced capabilities for its MQ-28 Ghost Bat when the ILA Berlin Air Show opened in Germany. The company highlighted...
Thales unveils next-gen version of Bushmaster protected vehicle
Thales Australia announced on 15 June, to coincide with the opening of Eurosatory 2026, a new-generation version of the company’s long-running Bushmaster 4×4 protected...
India seeks vehicle-mounted mortars for mountain operations
On 5 June, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a request for information (RfI) seeking a new Mortar Specialist Vehicle (MSV), a platform...