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15 June

Soldier using Safran's infrared binoculars

Safran Lands Record German Order for JIM Compact Infrared Binoculars

Germany has contracted Safran Electronics & Defense Germany to supply more than 1,000 JIM Compact binoculars to the German Armed Forces.

11 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Orders 60 GO12 Battlefield Radars From Thales

Germany has awarded Thales a contract to supply 60 Ground Observer 12 short-range battlefield radar systems to the German Armed Forces.

11 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus, Quantum Systems to Bring Counter-Drone Capability to Helicopters

Airbus and Quantum Systems have partnered to integrate Quantum Systems’ counter-unmanned aerial system capability into Airbus helicopters.

11 June

Inder Singh Bisht

France Enhances SAMP/T NG With Short-Range VL MICA Interceptors

France has contracted Eurosam to upgrade the in-development SAMP/T NG air defense system with the VL MICA short-range interceptor.

10 June

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Set to Award H&K $94-Million Contract for L7A2 Machine Guns

The UK is set to award Heckler & Koch a contract for the supply of L7A2 general-purpose machine guns to the British Armed Forces.

10 June

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

VisionWave Takes Control of Israel’s Foresight to Boost AI Battlefield Sensing

VisionWave is moving to acquire Foresight Autonomous in a $17.5 million stock deal aimed at strengthening battlefield perception through artificial intelligence.

10 June

Rojoef Manuel

Germany’s Rheinmetall Exits Civilian Auto Sector in $401M Deal

German defense contractor Rheinmetall has agreed to sell its Power Systems automotive division to Munich-based industrial group AEQUITA for a provisional $404.1 million.

9 June