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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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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 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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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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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

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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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 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Canada-Ukraine Drone Venture Launched

Ottawa and Kyiv have launched a collaborative defense manufacturing program that will see Ukrainian reconnaissance drones produced on Canadian soil for deployment in support of Ukrainian military operations. The...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey, Japan Explore Drone Cooperation

Ankara is exploring expanded defense partnerships with Tokyo, focusing particularly on unmanned aerial systems and autonomous technologies. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted the successful operational record of Turkish drone...

June 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Grizzly Shoot-and-Scoot Gun Offered to Canada

GDLS Canada has presented the Grizzly self-propelled howitzer, a modern artillery platform featuring a 155mm gun supplied by KNDS Deutschland. Designed around a highly automated architecture, the vehicle incorporates...