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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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Weapons and Munition

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...

June 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Explores Containerized Deployment Option for HELIOS Laser

Efforts are underway to develop a containerized architecture for the US Navy’s 60-kW-class HELIOS directed-energy weapon, with lawmakers seeking additional investment to accelerate the adoption of mobile laser-based defense...

Milrem and VDL Defentec Launch Netherlands Production Line for Ukraine UGVs

As part of a program to supply 100 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine, Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec have established a dedicated manufacturing line in the Netherlands. The facility is...

Brazil Eyes Acquisition of 20 Additional Swedish Gripen Fighters

Brazil plans to purchase 20 more Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab, increasing its planned fleet beyond the 36 aircraft already contracted. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said...

June 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

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,...

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...

US Clears C-130 Sustainment Package, Hinting at Future Vietnamese Hercules Acquisition

Vietnam could be moving closer to acquiring the C-130 Hercules after the US State Department cleared a $100 million military sales package focused on sustainment services and support systems...

Leonardo to Deliver Two Additional C-27J Spartan Aircraft to Romania

Romania has signed a deal with Leonardo for the procurement of two new C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, increasing its fleet of the versatile airlifter to nine units. The acquisition...