Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

June 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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

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

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...

June 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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...

June 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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)....

June 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

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....

June 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

June 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

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...

June 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

June 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...