June, 2025 - internationaldefencenews.com

RAPIDFire Air Defense System Gets Land-Based Upgrade

In a joint effort, Thales and KNDS France have launched a land-adapted variant of the RAPIDFire defense system, extending the platform’s capabilities from naval to terrestrial missions. The system...

Lumibird Supplying Advanced VIDAR Rangefinders to Denmark’s Naval Forces

Lumibird Photonics has been contracted by Saab to deliver 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for use on the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates. These systems will be delivered over 2025 and...

Ammo Production Pact Between Lithuania, Northrop Set for Expansion

A new agreement between Northrop Grumman and Lithuania aims to boost local production of medium-caliber ammunition through a collaboration with Nammo and the Giraitė Armaments Plant. Signed at the...

US Army Welcomes Initial MV-75 FLRAA Virtual Test Model

The U.S. Army has received its first MV-75 FLRAA virtual prototype from Bell Textron as part of efforts to accelerate the development of a next-generation long-range assault aircraft. A...

Navy Kicks Off Construction of High-Powered Laser for Advanced Aerial Defense

In a major leap forward for maritime defense, the U.S. Navy has initiated a $29.9 million project known as SONGBOW, focused on creating a cutting-edge laser weapon system capable...

European Forces Choose DroneShield in $40 Million Counter-UAV Deal

DroneShield, based in Sydney, has announced its largest-ever contract—three major deals totaling 61.6 million Australian dollars ($40 million) for supplying counter-drone systems and accessories to a European military customer...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

India’s New Kamikaze UAV Offers 100km Operational Capability

Indian company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) has unveiled its FWD-LM01 loitering munition at a Paris defense event. Designed for extended-range missions, the new unmanned system has a...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Ukrainian UAV Tailored to Eliminate Iranian-Made Shaheds

A new drone system designed to intercept Iranian-made Shahed UAVs has been introduced by the Ukrainian Air Force. These drones, often used by Russia, are now being met with...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

UK-Ukraine Agreement Aims to Accelerate Joint Drone Development

A new agreement between the UK and Ukraine aims to deepen defense industry ties, particularly in drone technology and battlefield innovation. The collaboration allows British defense companies to access...

June 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Reusable Drones Gain Strike Capability Via AirLAS Missile Launcher System

German firms Diehl Defence and POLARIS are collaborating on a next-generation aerial strike solution called the Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS). The concept integrates Diehl’s IRIS-T missile with...