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19 June

Malaysia Orders 18 CAESAR Howitzers, Plans Local Assembly

Malaysia has ordered 18 CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems from KNDS, becoming the 15th country to acquire the wheeled howitzer.

19 June

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Bayraktar TB3 Drone Executes Laser-Guided Missile Strike on Land Target

Baykar’s Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle has completed a new firing test, striking a land-based target with a Roketsan-made laser-guided missile for the first time.

19 June

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

France’s Arquus Puts 105mm Firepower on New 6×6 Armored Platform

Arquus is pushing 105mm firepower onto wheels with Fenris, a new 6×6 armored combat vehicle revealed at Eurosatory 2026.

19 June

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Leopard 2 Maker Introduces New Main Battle Tank With ‘Robotic Wingers’

A new main battle tank from KNDS could redefine how European armies approach armored warfare.

19 June

AI-driven analytics for spatial intelligence.

Giulia Bernacchi

Vantor, Rheinmetall Explore Joint Spatial Intelligence Venture for Europe

Vantor and Rheinmetall will develop sovereign geospatial intelligence capabilities for Germany and other European countries.

19 June

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he sees "no point" in meeting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky until a peace deal was ready, rebuffing the Ukrainian leader's call for a face-to-face encounter.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill Three, Including Child: Kyiv

Russia renewed its strikes on Ukraine Friday, killing three people including an eight-year-old girl, Ukrainian officials said.

19 June

Christine Casimiro

Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield APS to Get Indra Group’s Nemus AESA Radar

Indra Group is set to integrate its Nemus radar into Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield active protection system for military vehicles.

19 June

Jodesz Gavilan

Thales, Mesko Sign Deal to Localize Rocket Production in Poland

Thales and Poland’s Mesko have signed an agreement to expand domestic production of rocket systems, including motor assembly and critical component manufacturing.

19 June