July, 2026 - defencenews.online

July 3, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Saudi debuts 1,500-km long-range strike UAV

Saudi Arabia has unveiled the SKYWASP, a new long-range attack drone developed as part of the country’s expanding domestic defense industry. With a reported operational range of 1,500 kilometers,...

UK launches largest-ever military drone program

The United Kingdom has committed over £5 billion to accelerate the development of military drones and autonomous systems. The investment will support new aerial, maritime, and land-based unmanned platforms...

Raytheon secures long-term TOW support contract

Under a proposed sole-source contract, Raytheon will continue providing sustainment support for the US Army’s ITAS and MITAS systems through the end of the decade. The effort includes spare-parts...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

SKORPION2 system joins Swedish Army arsenal

Sweden has signed a long-term procurement deal with Dynamit Nobel Defence for the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system. The system significantly enhances defensive capabilities by enabling rapid deployment of anti-tank...

NASAMS acquisition strengthens Kuwait’s shield

Kuwait’s military modernization includes the procurement of the NASAMS air defense platform, developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon. The system strengthens national defense by providing multi-layered protection against airborne threats...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Attack on UN base leaves three wounded

Armed fighters associated with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and ex-Seleka militias carried out an attack on a UN peacekeeping facility in Am Dafock, near the Central African Republic–Sudan border....

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

Civil war death toll crosses 100,000 in Myanmar

After the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the country quickly descended into a large-scale civil war. The overthrow of the elected government led to nationwide protests, which were met...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Inside the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Some military targets are intentionally built deep underground to avoid being destroyed by conventional bombs, making them extremely difficult to attack. Facilities like Iran’s Fordow enrichment plant are shielded...