June, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

June 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

GRIZZLY Launcher Scores First Drone Kill

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated a new counter-drone capability by using its GRIZZLY containerized launcher to destroy a Group 3 one-way attack drone with a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)....

Army Orders SkyRaider Drones for CBRN

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded an $11.2-million contract to provide more than 45 R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems for US Army chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) missions....

Oshkosh to Supply More FMTV Trucks

Oshkosh Defense has secured multiple contracts worth a combined $142 million to supply its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 to US and allied military customers. The awards...

Finland Completes AMV XP Deliveries

Slovakia has received the final batch of Patria AMV XP armored ambulance vehicles under a government-to-government agreement signed with Finland in 2022. The delivery completes a package that includes...

US Clears $1.5B Helicopter Sale to NZ

The United States has approved a proposed $1.5-billion Foreign Military Sale to New Zealand for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and associated equipment, reinforcing defense ties between the two nations. According...

New EU Support Package for Lebanon Army

The EU has authorized an additional €100 million in support for Lebanon’s armed forces amid concerns over the fragile security situation along the Israeli-Lebanese border. European officials view the...

Anduril-Elbit Team Targets Howitzer Program

Seeking to modernize its artillery forces, the US Army’s SPH-M competition has attracted a joint bid from Anduril Industries and Elbit Systems of America. Their solution combines the combat-proven...

June 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Space-Based Interceptors Planned for Golden Dome

As part of the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program, Northrop Grumman has partnered with Apex to develop and demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities designed to counter emerging missile threats....

Finland Launches Second Pohjanmaa Corvette

Finland’s Rauma Shipyard has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy as construction of the entire four-ship class progresses. The vessel entered the water less than...

June 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Beretta Unveils Anti-Drone Shotgun Turret

Beretta Defense Technologies, working alongside Italian company DUALEE, has introduced the LIVET remote-controlled weapon station, an innovative counter-drone system featuring eight shotgun barrels mounted on a single automated turret....