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June 5, 2026
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Thales RF Weapon Neutralizes 80 Drones During Large-Scale Test

Recent testing of Thales’s RapidDestroyer RF directed-energy weapon saw the system take down 80 drones, highlighting its potential as a battlefield-ready counter-drone capability. Equipped with a four-panel effector, the...

Vegvisir Introduces Advanced Communications Suite and Virtual Command Hub

At Eurosatory 2026, Vegvisir is set to unveil new technologies focused on strengthening communications resilience and improving situational awareness across complex battlefield environments. Central to the portfolio is a...

June 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Demonstrates First Drone Intercept with GRIZZLY Launcher and JAGM

Lockheed Martin has carried out the inaugural demonstration of its GRIZZLY containerized launcher intercepting a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). The test, held...

US Army Procures SkyRaider Drones for Chemical and Biological Missions

The US Army has selected Teledyne FLIR Defense to deliver over 45 R80D SkyRaider drones under an $11.2 million contract supporting CBRN missions. Designed to aid troops operating in...

Oshkosh Awarded Contract to Deliver FMTV Trucks to US and Partner Nations

Oshkosh Defense has secured a series of contracts worth a combined $142 million for the delivery of FMTV A2 tactical vehicles to US and foreign defense customers. The agreements...

Finland Completes Delivery of Patria AMV XP Ambulances to Slovakia

Slovakia has received the last batch of Patria AMV XP ambulance vehicles, completing deliveries under a 2022 defense agreement with Finland. The government-to-government deal includes 10 armored ambulance platforms,...

US Clears $1.5 Billion Helicopter Deal for New Zealand

Washington has authorized a proposed $1.5 billion defense package for New Zealand that includes MH-60R helicopters and related military equipment, the US government announced on Friday. The US State...

EU approves $116M aid for Lebanese Army

The European Union has approved a new €100 million assistance package for the Lebanese Armed Forces as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen state institutions and maintain stability in...

Anduril, Elbit team for Army howitzer bid

Anduril Industries and Elbit Systems of America have joined forces to compete for the US Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization (SPH-M) program. Their proposed solution, the SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon,...

June 4, 2026
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Northrop, Apex test space-based interceptors

Northrop Grumman has partnered with Apex to advance the development of space-based interceptor technologies under a US Space Force initiative supporting the Golden Dome missile defense program. The collaboration...