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A British drone operator prepares an unmanned aerial system for launch from an RAF Chinook of 18 Squadron during Exercise Hornets Nest, a Joint Aviation Command trial led by ADAPT. Conducted at Copehill Down on the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) on July 31, 2025, the exercise evaluated the integration of drone capabilities with helicopter operations in support of future battlefield missions. A British drone operator prepares an unmanned aerial system for launch from an RAF Chinook of 18 Squadron during Exercise Hornets Nest, a Joint Aviation Command trial led by ADAPT. Conducted at Copehill Down on the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) on July 31, 2025, the exercise evaluated the integration of drone capabilities with helicopter operations in support of future battlefield missions.

UK to Deliver 150,000 Drones 350 Air Defense Missiles and Radars to Ukraine by 2026

| Defense News Army 2026
The United Kingdom is expanding Ukraine’s air and battlefield defenses with a new military aid package that will deliver 150,000 drones, more than ...
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The Philippine Air Force’s Turkish-made T-129 ATAK attack helicopter participated alongside U.S., Japanese, and Philippine forces in KAMANDAG 10, demonstrating enhanced Allied close air support interoperability and archipelagic defense capabilities across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force) The Philippine Air Force’s Turkish-made T-129 ATAK attack helicopter participated alongside U.S., Japanese, and Philippine forces in KAMANDAG 10, demonstrating enhanced Allied close air support interoperability and archipelagic defense capabilities across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Forces Train with Philippines’ Turkish-Made T-129 ATAK for Allied Close Air Support Across the Archipelago

| Defense News Army 2026
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service published imagery showing a Philippine Air Force T-129 ATAK attack helic...
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The Caesar can engage targets beyond 40 km with ERFB Base Bleed ammunition, while rocket-assisted ammunition extends these engagement distances beyond 55 km. (Picture source: Army Recognition) The Caesar can engage targets beyond 40 km with ERFB Base Bleed ammunition, while rocket-assisted ammunition extends these engagement distances beyond 55 km. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Malaysian Army orders 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers from France for new artillery regiment

| Defense News Army 2026
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with KNDS and its local industrial partner Advanced Defence Systems on June 16, 2026, at the Eu...
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Manufacturing inside Germany would reduce the FP-5's exposure to strikes against Ukrainian facilities while providing access to advanced industrial processes, advanced seekers, certification procedures, and long-term sustainment networks. (Picture source: Army Recognition) Manufacturing inside Germany would reduce the FP-5's exposure to strikes against Ukrainian facilities while providing access to advanced industrial processes, advanced seekers, certification procedures, and long-term sustainment networks. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Germany could produce Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles to replace US Tomahawk purchase

| Defense News Army 2026
German defense manufacturer Diehl Defence has entered negotiations with Ukrainian company Fire Point to establish a domestic production line for th...
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GM and Lockheed Martin are discussing a plan for GM Defense to manufacture selected missile and interceptor components, aiming to ease U.S. munitions production bottlenecks and support higher output of systems such as PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, GMLRS, PrSM, JASSM, and LRASM (Picture source: U.S. Army). GM and Lockheed Martin are discussing a plan for GM Defense to manufacture selected missile and interceptor components, aiming to ease U.S. munitions production bottlenecks and support higher output of systems such as PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, GMLRS, PrSM, JASSM, and LRASM (Picture source: U.S. Army).

General Motors and Lockheed Explore Missile Parts Production to Boost U.S. Munitions Output

| Defense News Army 2026
GM and Lockheed Martin are exploring a partnership that could bring commercial automotive manufacturing into U.S. missile production, expanding the...
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The U.S. Pacific Command remains the largest U.S. geographic command, covering roughly 100 million square miles, about 52% of the Earth’s surface, 38 countries and territories, and containing roughly 60% of the world’s population. (Picture source: US DoD) The U.S. Pacific Command remains the largest U.S. geographic command, covering roughly 100 million square miles, about 52% of the Earth’s surface, 38 countries and territories, and containing roughly 60% of the world’s population. (Picture source: US DoD)

US Department of War renames US Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Department of War announced on June 16, 2026, that U.S. Indo-Pacific Command will officially revert to its historic designation, U.S. Paci...
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General Atomics has won a U.S. Army contract to demonstrate a maneuvering 155 mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) designed to deliver long-range precision strikes from existing howitzers, even in GPS-denied combat environments (Picture Source: General Atomics) General Atomics has won a U.S. Army contract to demonstrate a maneuvering 155 mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) designed to deliver long-range precision strikes from existing howitzers, even in GPS-denied combat environments (Picture Source: General Atomics)

U.S. Army Backs General Atomics Maneuvering 155mm Projectile for Future Long Range Fires

| Defense News Army 2026
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has secured a U.S. Army contract to demonstrate a maneuvering long-range 155 mm projectile under the Extend...
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Although Paris will serve as the political and commercial center of EDGE Europe, the selection of Bordeaux is arguably the more consequential decision from an industrial perspective. (Picture source: EDGE) Although Paris will serve as the political and commercial center of EDGE Europe, the selection of Bordeaux is arguably the more consequential decision from an industrial perspective. (Picture source: EDGE)

UAE defense group EDGE launches EDGE Europe in France to anchor global expansion

| Defense News Army 2026
The Emirati advanced technology and defense conglomerate EDGE Group launched EDGE Europe on June 11, 2026, establishing a registered commercial ent...
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FEINDEF 25 attracted 43,323 professional attendees, 628 exhibitors, 211 international exhibitors, 91 official delegations and representatives from 68 countries. (Picture source: FEINDEF) FEINDEF 25 attracted 43,323 professional attendees, 628 exhibitors, 211 international exhibitors, 91 official delegations and representatives from 68 countries. (Picture source: FEINDEF)

Spain gains prominence in European defence and FEINDEF 27 emerges as the industry’s leading showcase

| Defense News Army 2026
Europe is accelerating its investment in defence and reshaping its industrial and strategic landscape. In this context, Spain is consolidating its ...
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment conduct air assault operations during Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 at Donnelly Drop Zone near Fort Greely, Alaska, on June 10, 2026. The training supports the unit's transition into the 1st Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and strengthens airborne readiness for Arctic and Indo-Pacific missions. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment conduct air assault operations during Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 at Donnelly Drop Zone near Fort Greely, Alaska, on June 10, 2026. The training supports the unit's transition into the 1st Battalion, 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment and strengthens airborne readiness for Arctic and Indo-Pacific missions.

U.S. Army Cavalry Unit Transforms Into Airborne Assault Force for Arctic and Indo-Pacific Missions

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, has demonstrated a major shift in combat capability during Exercise Red F...
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Brazil is set to acquire 100 U.S.-made FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles under a proposed $330 million deal aimed at strengthening low-altitude air defense and airspace sovereignty (Picture Source: U.S. Department of War) Brazil is set to acquire 100 U.S.-made FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles under a proposed $330 million deal aimed at strengthening low-altitude air defense and airspace sovereignty (Picture Source: U.S. Department of War)

U.S. FIM-92K Stinger Missile Sale Gives Brazil New Shield Against Low-Altitude Air Threats

| Defense News Army 2026
Brazil is set to strengthen its ability to defend airspace and remote border regions with the planned acquisition of 100 FIM-92K Stinger Block I mi...
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Kongsberg’s acquisition of Zone 5 Technologies adds U.S.-developed affordable missiles, counter-UAS interceptors, and tactical unmanned aircraft to its portfolio, strengthening its position in American strike and air defense programs (Picture source: Kongsberg). Kongsberg’s acquisition of Zone 5 Technologies adds U.S.-developed affordable missiles, counter-UAS interceptors, and tactical unmanned aircraft to its portfolio, strengthening its position in American strike and air defense programs (Picture source: Kongsberg).

Kongsberg Acquires Zone 5 to Boost U.S. Affordable Cruise Missile and Counter-Drone Capabilities

| Defense News Army 2026
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has taken control of Zone 5 Technologies, adding a U.S. developer of low-cost autonomous munitions to its missile and air def...
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Concentrating the Hunter Eagle's performance in the final seconds of engagement increases closing speed and reduces the time available for evasive maneuvers, a significant factor when defending installations or convoys against low-altitude drones. (Picture source: Army Recognition) Concentrating the Hunter Eagle's performance in the final seconds of engagement increases closing speed and reduces the time available for evasive maneuvers, a significant factor when defending installations or convoys against low-altitude drones. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle interceptor for counter-drone swarm defense at ILA 2026 in Germany

| Defense News Army 2026
Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the serial variant of its Hunter Eagle counter-UAS interceptor at the ILA Berlin 2...
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The U.S. Army has selected General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to advance a Vulcano-derived 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile capable of delivering precision strikes at ranges up to 70 kilometers, strengthening long-range cannon fire capabilities against high-value land and maritime targets (Picture Source: GDOTS / U.S. Department of War The U.S. Army has selected General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to advance a Vulcano-derived 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile capable of delivering precision strikes at ranges up to 70 kilometers, strengthening long-range cannon fire capabilities against high-value land and maritime targets (Picture Source: GDOTS / U.S. Department of War

U.S. Army Award Positions GDOTS to Deliver Vulcano-Derived 155mm Projectile for Precision Fires Beyond 70 Kilometers

| Defense News Army 2026
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has secured a U.S. Army contract for a 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile, the company confir...
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Taiwan’s first operational HIMARS live-fire exercise outside its primary test range demonstrated how rapidly deployable, precision-guided rocket artillery could enhance the island’s ability to disrupt and complicate a potential Chinese amphibious assault across the Taiwan Strait (Picture Source: Taiwan’s Military News Agency) Taiwan’s first operational HIMARS live-fire exercise outside its primary test range demonstrated how rapidly deployable, precision-guided rocket artillery could enhance the island’s ability to disrupt and complicate a potential Chinese amphibious assault across the Taiwan Strait (Picture Source: Taiwan’s Military News Agency)

Taiwan’s U.S.-Made HIMARS Live Fire Reveals How Mobile Precision Fires Could Disrupt China’s Amphibious Assault

| Defense News Army 2026
Taiwan has conducted its first operational-area live-fire test of the U.S.-made HIMARS rocket system outside the Jiupeng range, demonstrating a cap...
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U.S. Marines used MV-22B Osprey-supported TRAP training at Twentynine Palms to rehearse rapid recovery of isolated aircrew in contested environments, highlighting the growing importance of long-range rescue operations in future conflicts (Picture Source: U.S. Marines) U.S. Marines used MV-22B Osprey-supported TRAP training at Twentynine Palms to rehearse rapid recovery of isolated aircrew in contested environments, highlighting the growing importance of long-range rescue operations in future conflicts (Picture Source: U.S. Marines)

U.S. Marines Train with MV-22 Osprey for High-Risk Downed Pilot Recovery in Contested Territory

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Marines have rehearsed the recovery of a downed pilot under simulated enemy attack during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 at Twentynine Palm...
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U.S. soldiers tested Helsing’s HX-2 AI-enabled loitering munition during Project Flytrap in Lithuania, where the 12 kg drone was used to detect and strike targets under electronic warfare conditions (Picture source: Helsing). U.S. soldiers tested Helsing’s HX-2 AI-enabled loitering munition during Project Flytrap in Lithuania, where the 12 kg drone was used to detect and strike targets under electronic warfare conditions (Picture source: Helsing).

U.S. Soldiers Test Helsing HX-2 AI Strike Drone Achieving 15 Kills in NATO Eastern Flank Exercise

| Defense News Army 2026
German defense company Helsing’s HX-2 strike drone demonstrated its combat potential during Project Flytrap in Lithuania, where U.S. soldiers used ...
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Kuwait’s proposed $1.98 billion purchase of Anduril Roadrunner-Munition, Anvil-Kinetic, Sentry, Pulsar, and Lattice systems would create a layered counter-drone defense network to protect air bases, ports, energy sites, and coalition infrastructure from small UAVs and one-way attack drones (Picture source: Anduril). Kuwait’s proposed $1.98 billion purchase of Anduril Roadrunner-Munition, Anvil-Kinetic, Sentry, Pulsar, and Lattice systems would create a layered counter-drone defense network to protect air bases, ports, energy sites, and coalition infrastructure from small UAVs and one-way attack drones (Picture source: Anduril).

U.S. Approves $1.98B Anduril Counter-Drone System for Kuwait to Defend Against Drone Swarm Attacks

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.98 billion sale of Anduril counter-drone systems to Kuwait, giving a key Gulf partner a layere...
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The new IRIS-T SLS Mk 4 short-range air defense system displayed by Diehl Defence at ILA 2026 in Berlin. The highly mobile all-in-one system integrates radar, command-and-control functions, and an eight-missile launcher on a single vehicle, providing rapid-response protection against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, drones, and loitering munitions. The new IRIS-T SLS Mk 4 short-range air defense system displayed by Diehl Defence at ILA 2026 in Berlin. The highly mobile all-in-one system integrates radar, command-and-control functions, and an eight-missile launcher on a single vehicle, providing rapid-response protection against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, drones, and loitering munitions.

Germany's Diehl Defence Unveils IRIS-T SLS MK4 Mobile Air Defense Missile System at ILA 2026

| Defense News Army 2026
At ILA 2026, International AirShow in Berlin, Diehl Defence unveiled the IRIS-T SLS MK 4, a new generation short-range air defense system that stre...
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The British Army used Exercise Northern Star in Finland near the Russian border to test a networked drone kill chain linking Anduril's Ghost-X reconnaissance aircraft with the Bolt-M loitering munition, enabling infantry units to detect, track, and strike targets at range while remaining concealed and reducing exposure to enemy fire (Picture Source: British Army / Edited by Army Recognition Group) The British Army used Exercise Northern Star in Finland near the Russian border to test a networked drone kill chain linking Anduril's Ghost-X reconnaissance aircraft with the Bolt-M loitering munition, enabling infantry units to detect, track, and strike targets at range while remaining concealed and reducing exposure to enemy fire (Picture Source: British Army / Edited by Army Recognition Group)

British Army Shows How Ghost-X Recon Drone Guides Bolt-M Loitering Munition to Strike Targets Near Russia

| Defense News Army 2026
British troops have tested a networked drone strike capability near Russia’s border during Exercise Northern Star in Finland, with the British Army...
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The AS9 is a self-propelled howitzer, not a towed gun, and this distinction changes the way Australian artillery can fight (Picture source: Australian MoD) The AS9 is a self-propelled howitzer, not a towed gun, and this distinction changes the way Australian artillery can fight (Picture source: Australian MoD)

Australia Tests First Locally Produced AS9 Huntsman 155mm Howitzer to Advance Mobile Artillery

| Defense News Army 2026
Australia’s first domestically produced AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer fired 155mm rounds at Puckapunyal Training Area in Victoria after Army...
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Switzerland will procure 32 KNDS AGM 155mm self-propelled howitzers on Piranha IV 10x10 wheeled armored vehicles to replace its aging M109 fleet, improving range, mobility, automated fire control and survivability for territorial defense from 2031 (Picture source: Army Recognition Group). Switzerland will procure 32 KNDS AGM 155mm self-propelled howitzers on Piranha IV 10x10 wheeled armored vehicles to replace its aging M109 fleet, improving range, mobility, automated fire control and survivability for territorial defense from 2031 (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

Switzerland Replaces M109 Fleet with 32 AGM 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers on Piranha IV Vehicles

| Defense News Army 2026
Switzerland has signed a contract for 32 AGM Artillery Gun Module self-propelled howitzers mounted on the Piranha IV 10x10 armored vehicle, replaci...
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