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June 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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