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June 30, 2025
G.Krish
Cybersecurity

Leidos to Spearhead NATO Cybersecurity Enhancement Project with Advanced IT Solutions

Leidos has secured an $87 million deal from NATO’s Communications and Information Agency to design a private cloud-based IT system that will boost cybersecurity and improve the alliance’s network...

June 27, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

RAPIDFire Adapted for Ground-Based Air Defense in Latest Offering by Thales and KNDS

Thales and KNDS France have launched a land-based adaptation of the RAPIDFire system, originally designed for naval defense, to shield key assets in rapidly evolving battlefield conditions. The system...

June 27, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Danish Navy to Receive VIDAR Laser Rangefinders from Sweden’s Lumibird

Lumibird Photonics, based in Sweden, has secured a deal with Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for use on the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. The systems will be...

June 27, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

Northrop, Lithuania Deepen Collaboration on Medium-Caliber Ammo Manufacturing

Lithuania has signed a new memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman to expand co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, further developing a partnership that began in September 2024. The agreement, formalized...

June 27, 2025
G.Krish
Training and Simulation

First Virtual Prototype of MV-75 FLRAA Delivered to US Army

The US Army has accepted its first MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototype from Bell Textron, with a second to be delivered later this month to...

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Defence news online - Air Platforms

Sweden, Denmark Join NATO Aircraft Initiative as More Airbus A330s Ordered

Airbus has secured an order to supply two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO’s expanding aerial refueling and transport fleet. The additional aircraft, set for delivery...

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

New Kamikaze Drone with 100 km Range Launched by Indian Startup

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian startup, has unveiled its FWD-LM01 loitering munition, capable of striking targets up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) away, at a defense...

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Weapons and Munition

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

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....