June, 2025 - Weeklydefencenews

June 6, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon, Northrop Trial Longer-Burning Rocket for Army’s New Air Defense Weapon

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have finished testing new rocket propulsion for the Army’s Next-Gen Short-Range Interceptor, meant to succeed the Stinger missile. These rocket motors incorporate Highly Loaded Grain...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Introduces Naval Carrier Concept with Manned-Autonomous Integration

The Ghost Commander II, South Korea’s newly introduced carrier concept, is designed to execute complex missions using both manned and unmanned systems in unison. Developed by Hanwha Ocean, the...

June 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Saab, Maxar to Develop GPS-Independent Drone Capabilities With Satellite Mapping

Maxar Intelligence has teamed up with Saab to deliver next-gen battle solutions by enhancing drones with space-derived tech. This includes fusing Maxar’s satellite imagery and terrain data into Saab’s...

June 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Australia Provides Guardian-Class Vessel to Support Maldivian Maritime Patrols

Australia has agreed to transfer a Guardian-class patrol vessel to the Maldives, marking a pivotal step in strengthening bilateral defense collaboration. The ship will serve the Maldives by monitoring...

June 5, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Sweden Orders Ground-Based TPY-4 Radar From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin will supply Sweden with its TPY-4 ground radar system, designed to provide high-precision tracking and early warning detection of air threats. This AESA-powered radar offers enhanced reliability...

June 5, 2025
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Air Platforms

Turkey Transfers Advanced Helicopters to Somalia for Air and Naval Support

Somalia has acquired a new fleet of helicopters from Turkey, further solidifying defense ties between the two countries. Three T129 Atak attack helicopters have been assigned to Somalia’s air...

June 5, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine Expands Air Defense With New IRIS-T Systems From Germany

Ukraine is set to receive four advanced IRIS-T missile systems from Germany’s Diehl Defence under a contract worth $2.5 billion, strengthening its defensive posture in the ongoing conflict. The...

June 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

EDGE Secures Multibillion-Dollar Patrol Vessel Deal With Kuwait Navy

EDGE, a leading UAE state-owned defense firm, has announced a $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait for the supply of eight Falaj-3 patrol vessels, along with full lifecycle services. The...

June 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Rolls-Royce Secures Contract to Equip Korea’s Ulsan Frigates with Hybrid Propulsion

The Republic of Korea Navy will equip its future Ulsan-class warships with propulsion systems from Rolls-Royce, including its signature MT30 turbine, as well as diesel generators and propeller systems....

June 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

RNZAF NH90 Helicopters Get Full Fleet Overhaul for Greater Precision and Safety

New Zealand’s Air Force has delivered a fleet-wide NH90 modernization, focusing on software architecture, identification systems, and flight automation. The project was conducted at Base Ohakea, one of the...