June 2026

Hanwha’s Estonian Campaign: Investment Pledge and the Russia Problem

News

Hanwha Aerospace entered Estonia with a €100 million defence-industry investment proposal linked to its ambitions in the country’s military modernisation. Subsequent reporting showed the package depended on Hanwha winning a major procurement competition. At the same time, records concerning other Hanwha Group companies revealed continued exposure to Russia-related business during the sanctions era, prompting scrutiny

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Eurosatory 2026: KNDS Unveils Intermediate-Capability Tanks

Technology

KNDS (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann & Nexter Defence Systems) has unveiled two intermediate-capability main battle tank (MBT) demonstrators at Eurosatory 2026. Designed for the realities of the modern battlefield, particularly those seen in Ukraine, the vehicles place a strong emphasis on survivability in an environment where drones are a constant threat. The two demonstrators are France’s CAPINT

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Surviving an Anti-Personnel Mine Blast: Testing Anti-Mine Footwear

Technology

During demining operations, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operators’ legs and lower extremities are exposed to blast and fragmentation injuries. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in such operations, as it can significantly reduce the severity of injuries sustained. Unexploded anti-personnel mines remain a major threat to civilian populations long after a conflict has ended. These

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