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U.S. approves $236M sale of cruise missiles to Belgium

U.S. approves $236M sale of cruise missiles to Belgium | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The U.S. State Department approved a potential $236 million sale of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles to the Belgian government on May 18, clearing the path for Brussels to arm its growing fleet of F-35A fighter jets with a weapon specifically
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ILA 2026: France ‘remains committed' to Eurodrone, Airbus says

ILA 2026: France ‘remains committed' to Eurodrone, Airbus says | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
France remains a full industrial partner and future customer of the Eurodrone medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that it i
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ILA 2026: MBDA Germany launches new laser- and missile-armed ground-based C-UAS solution

ILA 2026: MBDA Germany launches new laser- and missile-armed ground-based C-UAS solution | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
MBDA Germany launched a new laser- and missile-armed version of its Combined DefendAir Directed Energy Weapon System – Laser (DEWS-L) ground-based counte
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Airbus and Quantum Systems to cooperate on integration of counter UAS interceptors on military helicopters

Berlin, Germany, 10 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and Quantum Systems have signed a cooperation agreement at ILA Berlin 2026
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Ukraine and France discuss faster radar procurement and Aster 30 missile deliveries to strengthen air defence

Ukraine and France discuss faster radar procurement and Aster 30 missile deliveries to strengthen air defence | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Ukraine and France are stepping up efforts to provide additional protection for Ukrainian airspace.
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Saronic’s drone boat made history rescuing Apache crew off Oman

Saronic’s drone boat made history rescuing Apache crew off Oman | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
A U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel located and recovered the aviators from a downed Army helicopter on June 8, 2026, near the coast of Oman, transporting them to a safe point on the water before they were airlifted to safety,
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UK defence chief resigns in protest over spending cuts

UK defence chief resigns in protest over spending cuts | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Britain's Defence Secretary has resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of delivering a defence spending settlement so inadequate that staying in the job would force him to reduce military readiness and put personnel at risk. John Healey, the Rt Hon
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Canada sends another batch of mine-proof vehicles to Ukraine

Canada sends another batch of mine-proof vehicles to Ukraine | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
A new batch of Canadian-built Roshel Senator armored vehicles has arrived in Europe, being unloaded and prepared for final handover to Ukraine under Operation UNIFIER, Canada's long-running military support mission. Images released by the Canadian Armed Forces confirm the delivery
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Russia reveals how its new automated drone defense system works

Russia reveals how its new automated drone defense system works | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Russia has publicly released footage of its Zubr automated counter-drone system operating for the first time, showing the weapon detecting, tracking, and engaging aerial targets with minimal human involvement. The release came alongside confirmation from Rostec, Russia's state-owned defense conglomerate,
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Le nouveau SSN Type 095 chinois est le révélateur d'un rééquilibrage naval majeur dans le Pacifique

Le nouveau SSN Type 095 chinois est le révélateur d'un rééquilibrage naval majeur dans le Pacifique | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Des images montrent la première coque du Type 095 à Bohai, signe d'une montée en cadence chinoise qui concurrence les États-Unis…
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Avec moins de 900 chars russes encore en réserve, comment Moscou peut-il poursuivre la guerre contre l'Ukraine et menacer l'OTAN ?

Avec moins de 900 chars russes encore en réserve, comment Moscou peut-il poursuivre la guerre contre l'Ukraine et menacer l'OTAN ? | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Les relevés indiquent environ 2 088 chars russes encore stockés mais moins de 900 sont réhabilitables, exposant un risque de contraction rapide de la réserve…
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Team Gen 6, Saab, GCAP ou EuroF-35, l'Allemagne a plusieurs options après SCAF

Team Gen 6, Saab, GCAP ou EuroF-35, l'Allemagne a plusieurs options après SCAF | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Team Gen 6 est proposée après l'annulation du FCAS, offrant à l'Allemagne une alternative industrielle pour préserver ses capacités et sa base industrielle…
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U.S. Navy Completes First Phase of LRASM F-35C Flight Science Program

U.S. Navy Completes First Phase of LRASM F-35C Flight Science Program | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The U.S. Navy, supported by Lockheed Martin, completed the first phase of the F-35C LRASM Flight Sciences Test Program after a series of integration flight tests from September 2024 to April 2026.
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Pologne/Union européenne • Discussions avancées pour que Frontex se dote d'une super force d'intervention rapide

Pologne/Union européenne • Discussions avancées pour que Frontex se dote d'une super force d'intervention rapide | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Lancé par Hans Leijtens, le directeur de l'agence européenne de gardes-frontières, le projet de création d'une super force d'intervention rapide a été retardé par certains États membres qui
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PT PAL to launch third Philippine LPD as programme gets back on track

PT PAL to launch third Philippine LPD as programme gets back on track | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Indonesia's PT PAL will launch the Philippine Navy's third landing platform dock (LPD)-like strategic sealift vessel (SSV) on 30 June, with the programme now bac
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PT PAL secures contract for KSOT autonomous submarine

PT PAL secures contract for KSOT autonomous submarine | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Indonesia's PT PAL has secured a contract from the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for an undisclosed number of Kapal Selam Otonom (KSOT) autonomous submarines
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Crash du SCAF : l'industrie allemande déjà en ordre de marche pour lancer un futur avion de combat européen

Crash du SCAF : l'industrie allemande déjà en ordre de marche pour lancer un futur avion de combat européen | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Huit groupes allemands (Airbus Defence and Space, Autoflug, Diehl Defence, Hensoldt, Liebherr, MBDA Deutschland, MTU Aero Engines et Rohde & Schwarz) vont former une alliance industrielle baptisée « Team Gen 6 ». Objectif, développer un avion de combat européen de 6e génération.
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Lithuanian startup builds tiny laser for drones

Lithuanian startup builds tiny laser for drones | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
A Lithuanian startup has built a laser targeting system small enough to fit in a palm and light enough to mount on the kind of small drones that have become the defining weapons platform of the war in Ukraine, and
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Australia signs $72M deal to stop relying on foreign artillery ammo

Australia signs $72M deal to stop relying on foreign artillery ammo | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Australia is investing $72 million to establish domestic production of 155 mm M795 projectiles at Maryborough, reducing the country's dependence on foreign ammunition supply chains for a critical artillery munition used across its ground combat platforms. The Albanese Government has
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US Navy commits $17.6M to fix USS Ford carrier after combat deployment

US Navy commits $17.6M to fix USS Ford carrier after combat deployment | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
A ship that spent nearly a year in harm's way, operating under persistent threat from Iranian missiles and one-way attack drones while the Ford Carrier Strike Group carried out or coordinated hundreds of strikes against Iranian targets, now needs fixing.
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Deutsche Aircraft Presents Integrated Uncrewed Capability to Support Multi‑Role Missions 

Deutsche Aircraft Presents Integrated Uncrewed Capability to Support Multi‑Role Missions  | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft will present its integrated uncrewed aircraft capability, expanding its portfolio to support civil and governmental multi role operations.
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Airbus and Alta Ares sign partnership to develop Europe's air defence solutions 

Airbus and Alta Ares sign partnership to develop Europe's air defence solutions  | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Airbus Defence and Space and Alta Ares, a European defence technology company specialised in counter-drone systems and on-board artificial intelligence, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development and integration of European counter-drone solutions.
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Les États-Unis réduisent encore leurs forces en Europe et forcent l'OTAN à se réorganiser avant Ankara

Les États-Unis réduisent encore leurs forces en Europe et forcent l'OTAN à se réorganiser avant Ankara | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Les États-Unis réduisent progressivement leurs forces en Europe, contraignant l'OTAN à réviser sa planification avant le sommet d'Ankara…
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Le Secrétaire à la défense britannique John Healey démissionne alors que Londres n'atteindra pas 3% en 2030

Le Secrétaire à la défense britannique John Healey démissionne alors que Londres n'atteindra pas 3% en 2030 | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
John Healey démissionne après un bras de fer budgétaire sur le Plan d’Investissement en Défense, menaçant la crédibilité et la trajectoire financière du Royaume‑Uni…
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Anti-Drone Nets Deployed Near Putin’s Valdai Residence

Anti-Drone Nets Deployed Near Putin’s Valdai Residence | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
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PhanCon 2026 Brings Enthusiasts Behind The Scenes Of Greece's Operational F-4 Fleet

PhanCon 2026 Brings Enthusiasts Behind The Scenes Of Greece's Operational F-4 Fleet | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
PhanCon returned to Andravida Air Base in May 2026, giving participants unprecedented access to Greece's operational F-4E AUP Phantom II fleet and the personnel who keep it flying.
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