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The United States has cleared the sale of twenty-two MQ-9B Guardian unmanned aircraft to India, opening a path for New Delhi to field its first long-endurance maritime surveillance fleet just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump. U.S. officials notified both the Indian government and manufacturer General Atomics of the State Department decision on 21 June, valuing the package at two to three billion dollars.

Airbus Defence & Space chief executive Michael Schöllhorn told reporters in Berlin that Germany must decide within this legislative period whether it still wants a fighter-aircraft industry. He warned that without a fifth Eurofighter tranche the Manching line will fall silent after the last Quadriga jet leaves the final-assembly hall in 2030.

Tenix Defence Systems has signed the follow-on contract that moves its Radio-Frequency Photonic Link research into full pre-production. The award covers “Phase 2 of Task 1” under Project Arrangement 10 (PA10), a joint Australia–United States framework that backs advanced self-protection techniques for tactical aircraft.

Moscow sells the R-168 as proof its army can talk under fire without outside help. Documents and captured sets prove many key chips ship in from abroad. That clash between message and material defines its whole tale.

Singapore has picked a plain yet clever tool to guard its narrow air lanes and busy strait. A tethered, helium-filled aerostat now hangs above western side of island, feeding fresh radar data day and night. Officers call it a long-view eye that sees low jets, fast launches, even odd skiffs sneaking past port limits.

Denmark has revealed its 13th military aid package for Ukraine. Government officials confirm a sum of about 3.7 billion Danish kroner, which is close to €500 million. Danish authorities stress that this support aims to reinforce Ukraine’s defense efforts during a tense period in Eastern Europe.

The Republic of Korea Marine Corps now holds the last MUH-1 Marineon helicopter in its hands. KAI moved the fin­al airframe out of Jinju on 28 June 2023. A quick hand-off sign-sheet, few salutes, then crews rolled the machine onto a low-loader. No display banners or long talks, just work. That scene ended the 2016 contract without extra fuss, yet the moment still felt heavy. Commanders say the fleet unlocks fresh options for sea-borne raids and crisis lifts.