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June 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Brazil Plans Expansion of Gripen Fleet with 20 More Aircraft

Brazil is seeking to expand its fleet of Saab Gripen E/F fighters by acquiring 20 additional aircraft from Saab, supplementing the 36 jets already on order, according to Pål...

New Dutch Facility to Accelerate Delivery of 100 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine

Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec have launched a new production facility in the Netherlands to support the delivery of 100 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine. The production...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Mobile HELIOS Laser Concept Advances for Wider Naval Integration

A containerized version of the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt-class HELIOS laser weapon is gaining momentum as US lawmakers advocate increased funding for more deployable and flexible directed-energy capabilities. The proposed...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

RapidDestroyer RF System Downs 80 Drones in Demonstration Trials

Thales has successfully tested its new radio frequency (RF) directed-energy weapon, RapidDestroyer, neutralizing 80 drones during recent trials and demonstrating increasing maturity for operational deployment against unmanned aerial threats....

Estonian Firm Vegvisir Launches New Battlefield Networking and Command Solutions

Estonian defense technology company Vegvisir will showcase a range of new solutions at Eurosatory 2026 aimed at enhancing battlefield connectivity and situational awareness in contested operational environments. A key...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

GRIZZLY Containerized System Achieves Initial Drone Kill During JAGM Test

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its GRIZZLY containerized launcher by using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to destroy a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first test of...

Teledyne FLIR Wins US Army Order for CBRN-Focused SkyRaider UAVs

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded an $11.2 million contract to provide its R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems for the US Army’s chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) operations....

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Oshkosh Expands FMTV Production for US Military and Allied Forces

Oshkosh Defense has received multiple contracts valued at $142 million to supply its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 fleet to the US military and international allies. The...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Slovakia Receives Final Patria AMV XP Ambulance Vehicles from Finland

The Slovak Armed Forces has accepted the final delivery of Patria AMV XP armored vehicles configured for medical evacuation roles under a defense procurement agreement with Finland. Signed in...

New Zealand Secures US Approval for $1.5B Helicopter Purchase

The United States on Friday cleared a potential $1.5 billion sale of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and associated equipment to New Zealand, aiming to enhance the country’s defense capabilities. According...