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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...

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,...

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...

Switzerland and U.S. Clash Over F-35 Fighter Jet Costs

Switzerland and the United States are in dispute over the final cost of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets, which Switzerland purchased to modernize its aging air fleet, the...

June 26, 2025
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‘AirLAS’ Converts Reusable Drones into Long-Range Missile Platforms

German defense companies Diehl Defence and POLARIS are collaborating to develop a next-generation missile launch platform that operates without a pilot. The system, called the Airborne Launching and Attack...

MELCO to Manufacture Raytheon’s Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 in Japan

Raytheon has secured a $250 million contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. The direct commercial...

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...

June 26, 2025
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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...

June 26, 2025
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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...

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...