June, 2025 - defencenews.online

RAPIDFire Adapted for Ground-Based Air Defense in Latest Offering by Thales and KNDS

Thales and KNDS France have launched a land-based adaptation of the RAPIDFire system, originally designed for naval defense, to shield key assets in rapidly evolving battlefield conditions. The system...

Danish Navy to Receive VIDAR Laser Rangefinders from Sweden’s Lumibird

Lumibird Photonics, based in Sweden, has secured a deal with Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for use on the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. The systems will be...

Northrop, Lithuania Deepen Collaboration on Medium-Caliber Ammo Manufacturing

Lithuania has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman to expand co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, further developing a partnership that began in September 2024. The agreement, formalized...

First Virtual Prototype of MV-75 FLRAA Delivered to US Army

The US Army has accepted its first MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototype from Bell Textron, with a second to be delivered later this month to...

Sweden, Denmark Join NATO Aircraft Initiative as More Airbus A330s Ordered

Airbus has secured an order to supply two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO’s expanding aerial refueling and transport fleet. The additional aircraft, set for delivery...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Kamikaze Drone with 100 km Range Launched by Indian Startup

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian startup, has unveiled its FWD-LM01 loitering munition, capable of striking targets up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) away, at a defense...

400kW Laser Under Development by US Navy to Neutralize Drones and Hypersonic Threats

The US Navy has initiated a $29.9 million project to build one of the most advanced ship-based laser weapons to date. The effort, dubbed SONGBOW, is designed to counter...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Ukrainian Drone Purpose-Built to Eliminate Shahed Drones

Ukraine’s Air Force has introduced a purpose-built unmanned aerial system (UAS) aimed at countering Russian-operated Shahed drones of Iranian origin. The FPV drone can be quickly launched from a...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Drone Production to Surge as UK, Ukraine Seal Tech-Sharing Agreement

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have formalized a defense cooperation agreement to jointly advance battlefield technologies, with an initial focus on expanding drone production and strengthening defense industry collaboration....

European Military Awards DroneShield $40M Deal for Anti-Drone Systems

DroneShield, a defense technology firm based in Sydney, has won three contracts to supply handheld counter-drone detection systems and accessories to a European military buyer, working through a local...