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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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

Japan’s MELCO to Begin Production of Raytheon’s SeaSparrow Missile Block 2

Raytheon has landed a $250 million deal with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the local, licensed production of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 in Japan. The contract,...

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Reusable Drones Transformed into Long-Range Missile Launchers by ‘AirLAS’ System

Diehl Defence and POLARIS, two leading German defense firms, are joining forces to build a pilotless missile launch system. Their Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS) integrates Diehl’s proven...

Dispute Erupts Between Swiss and U.S. Over F-35 Pricing

Switzerland and the United States are at odds over the final pricing of 36 F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, which Bern acquired to replace its aging combat aircraft,...

South Korea Taps LIG Nex1 to Develop Ballistic Missile Threat Simulator

South Korea has signed a contract with LIG Nex1 to develop a simulation system that will significantly boost the country’s ballistic missile defense training and readiness. Valued at 3.4...

Six Tejas Fighters to Be Delivered to Indian Air Force by March 2026, Says HAL Head

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has assured that at least six Tejas multirole fighters will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by March next year, addressing concerns about delays...

New Canadian Military Tech Aids Troops in Detecting Laser-Guided Attacks

As laser-guided weapons increasingly dominate modern battlefields, creating invisible kill zones, KWESST is working to neutralize the threat. The Canadian defense firm has won a contract to deliver prototypes...