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Thales and KNDS Unveil Ground-Based Air Defense Version of RAPIDFire

Thales and KNDS France have unveiled a ground-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, aimed at safeguarding critical assets in dynamic, high-threat environments. Engineered for short-range protection, the...

Sweden’s Lumibird to Supply Danish Navy with VIDAR Laser Rangefinders

Swedish company Lumibird Photonics has signed a contract with Saab to provide 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. Scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026,...

Lithuania and Northrop Broaden Partnership for Medium-Caliber Ammunition Production

Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand joint production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial agreement reached in September 2024. Announced at the...

US Army Receives First MV-75 FLRAA Virtual Prototype

The US Army has received the first of two MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototypes from Bell Textron, with the second expected to arrive later this...

June 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Expands Airbus A330 Fleet with Sweden and Denmark Joining Program

Airbus has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to NATO, with deliveries scheduled for 2028 and 2029. The new order will...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Indian Startup Unveils Kamikaze Drone with 100-Kilometer Range

Indian defense company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) has introduced a new loitering munition with a 100-kilometer (62-mile) range at a defense aviation exhibition in Paris, France. Named...

US Navy Begins Construction of 400kW Laser to Counter Drones and Hypersonic Missiles

The US Navy has launched a $29.9 million program to develop one of the most powerful laser weapons ever designed for naval ships. Known as SONGBOW, the system is...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Unveils New Drone Designed Specifically to Destroy Shaheds

The Ukrainian Air Force has unveiled a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) specifically designed to intercept Iranian-made Shahed drones frequently deployed by Russia. The first-person view (FPV) drone is...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

UK and Ukraine Sign Technology Pact to Boost Drone Manufacturing

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new agreement to collaborate on battlefield technologies, focusing on accelerating drone production and enhancing the integration of both nations’ defense industries. The...

DroneShield Secures $40 Million Counter-Drone Contract with European Armed Forces

Sydney-based DroneShield has secured three contracts to deliver handheld drone detection and countermeasure systems, along with related accessories, to a European military customer through a local reseller. Valued at...