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June 27, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

In a new variation of air defense, the RAPIDFire system is ground-based and manufactured by Thales and KNDS.

“Thales and KNDS France have developed a land-based version of the RAPIDFire naval defense system, which is intended to defend high-value assets in dynamic battlefields. The system is designed...

The New ARVE Mobile Artillery Undergoes Live-Fire Testing at Patria

The Finnish defense company Patria has successfully completed live-fire testing of the 155 Self-Propelled Gun (SPG), its new ARtillery on Vehicle (ARVE) mobile artillery system. The system’s performance was...

The Danish Navy Will Receive VIDAR Laser Rangefinders from Sweden’s Lumibird

“Lumibird Photonics, which is headquartered in Sweden, has been awarded a deal by Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the frigate fleet of the Royal Danish Navy....

Northrop and Lithuania Extend Their Medium-Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Collaboration

“Lithuania and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the co-production of medium-caliber ammunition, building on an initial agreement signed in September 2024. At the NATO...

The First Virtual Model of the MV-75 FLRAA is Accepted by the US Army

Bell Textron has created two virtual models of the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), and the US Army has approved the first one. The second model is...

June 26, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

As Sweden and Denmark Join Aircraft Program, NATO Acquires Additional Airbus A330s

“Airbus has been awarded a contract to provide two more NATO A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) planes.” The agreement, which calls for deliveries in 2028 and 2029, will increase...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

A kamikaze drone with a range of 100 kilometers has been launched by an Indian company.

“At a defense aviation show in Paris, France, Indian company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) presented a loitering munition with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles). This...

The US Navy Begins Work on a 400kW Laser to Destroy Hypersonic Threats and Drones

“The US Navy has launched a $29.9 million initiative to create one of the most potent laser weapons ever seen on a ship. The goal of the initiative, called...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

The only purpose of Ukraine’s new drone is to destroy shaheds.

“The Ukrainian Air Force has demonstrated an unmanned aerial system (UAS) intended to intercept the Iranian-designed Shahed drones that Russia has been employing extensively. With a straightforward design, the...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

To boost drone manufacturing, Ukraine and the UK sign a tech-sharing agreement.

“The UK and Ukraine have signed an agreement to collaborate on battlefield technology with the goal of enhancing drone manufacturing and integrating the capabilities of the defense industries of...