June 2026 – Page 6 – defencenews.online

June 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Golden Dome interceptor demo planned

The United States is accelerating research into next-generation missile defense systems capable of operating in orbit. Through its partnership with Apex, Northrop Grumman is exploring interceptor concepts that could...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Rauma Shipyard Advances Squadron 2020 Program With Second Corvette Launch

Rauma Shipyard has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy, marking another milestone as production of the four-ship class advances at full pace. The vessel was...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

New LIVET Weapon Station Combines Eight Benelli Shotguns to Defeat UAVs

Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) has unveiled a new counter-drone system centered on an innovative turret equipped with eight shotgun barrels, designed to autonomously defeat small unmanned aerial threats. Developed...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Hellenic Army Enhances ISR Coverage Through Expanded V-BAT Partnership

Greece has entered into a new agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle fleet, strengthening the country’s maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Already...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Gripen F Makes Debut as Saab Expands Advanced Fighter Family

Saab has unveiled the first Gripen F, a twin-seat variant of its latest-generation Gripen fighter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s evolution. Developed in partnership with Brazilian industry,...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Canadian Army to Receive 26 HIMARS Launchers in Major Long-Range Fires Upgrade

Canada has signed a C$2.6 billion ($1.88 billion) agreement with the United States to acquire 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers for the Canadian Army, significantly...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Jackal Strike Missile Demonstrates Critical Flight Capabilities in Latest Test

Northrop Grumman’s Jackal precision-strike missile has moved closer to operational deployment after successfully completing a critical flight-readiness test. During the evaluation, the next-generation weapon demonstrated rapid-response performance through an...

Come Back Alive Foundation Signs Record-Breaking UAS Procurement Agreement

The Kyiv-based Come Back Alive Foundation has announced one of the largest drone acquisition initiatives in its history, signing a contract for approximately 16,500 tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS)...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Romania Expands Tactical Airlift Fleet With New C-27J Spartan Order

Leonardo has won a contract to deliver two additional C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft to Romania, expanding the country’s fleet to nine aircraft. The acquisition was ordered by Romania’s...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Vietnam Moves Closer to C-130 Operations Following $100M US Support Approval

The US State Department has approved a $100 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) package for Vietnam covering C-130 Hercules sustainment services, support equipment, and related logistics, fueling speculation that...