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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....

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...

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
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...

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 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US howitzer contest gets new partnership

The US Army continues its search for a next-generation self-propelled artillery platform capable of supporting future combat operations. The collaboration between Anduril and Elbit combines proven artillery technology with...

Lebanon receives new EU military support

European leaders are expanding support for Lebanon’s armed forces in an effort to promote long-term stability and reduce the risk of renewed conflict. The newly approved funding package aims...

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
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
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...