Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

June 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

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

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....

June 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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

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....

June 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

Greece Expands Fleet With V-BAT Drones

Greece has entered a long-term agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s fleet of V-BAT unmanned aerial systems. The vertical takeoff and landing drones are currently employed...

June 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Reveals Twin-Seat Gripen F Fighter

Saab has unveiled the first Gripen F, a twin-seat version of its latest-generation fighter aircraft developed in partnership with Brazilian industry. The aircraft combines the advanced sensors, mission systems,...

June 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

Canada Signs $1.88B HIMARS Agreement

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement with the United States to acquire 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers under a deal valued at 2.6 billion Canadian...

June 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Jackal Missile Passes Key Flight Test

Northrop Grumman’s Jackal precision strike missile has successfully completed an important flight test, marking another milestone in the system’s development. During the demonstration, the missile validated automated turbojet engine...

June 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Charity Signs Record Deal for 16,500 Drones

Ukraine’s Come Back Alive Foundation has concluded one of the largest drone procurement agreements in its history, ordering approximately 16,500 tactical unmanned aerial systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces....

June 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Romania Orders C-27J Spartan Aircraft

Romania has signed a contract with Leonardo for the procurement of two additional C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet to nine platforms. The acquisition, supported through the...