June, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

June 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Rafale conducts MICA NG missile trials

France has achieved another important milestone in the development of the MICA NG air-to-air missile with a successful supersonic test from a Rafale fighter aircraft. The trial validated the...

Uttam radar achieves major detection milestone

The Tejas Mk1A continues to demonstrate significant capability growth through the performance of its indigenous Uttam AESA radar. Recent evaluations have highlighted the radar’s ability to detect and track...

June 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

SHAKTI drone designed for long-range strikes

Bengaluru-based Anadrone Systems is developing SHAKTI, an indigenous long-range loitering munition designed for precision strike missions against high-value targets. Combining extended endurance, significant strike range, and real-time target verification...

Zorawar tank to receive enhanced protection

India’s Zorawar Light Tank is set to receive advanced armour enhancements designed to improve protection against modern armour-piercing threats. The upgraded protection package will significantly increase battlefield survivability while...

June 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Rampage missile production to expand in India

India is accelerating plans to manufacture the HSLD-Mk2 precision strike missile domestically after its successful operational deployment demonstrated its effectiveness in long-range precision attacks. The initiative supports the country’s...

Brazil May Order 20 More Gripen Jets

Brazil has announced plans to expand its fighter fleet by acquiring 20 additional Gripen aircraft from Swedish manufacturer Saab, supplementing the 36 jets already ordered under a previous agreement....

Milrem Opens Dutch UGV Facility

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

June 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Containerized HELIOS Laser Emerges

Efforts are underway to develop a containerized version of the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt HELIOS laser weapon, following legislative support for expanding mobile directed energy capabilities. The concept would allow...

June 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Thales RF Weapon Downs 80 Drones

Thales has demonstrated the effectiveness of its RapidDestroyer radio-frequency directed energy weapon during recent testing, successfully neutralizing 80 drones. Designed to counter growing unmanned aerial threats, the system employs...

Vegvisir Unveils New Comms Module

Estonia-based defense technology company Vegvisir is set to showcase advanced communication and situational awareness solutions at Eurosatory 2026, focusing on improving connectivity in highly contested operational environments. Central to...