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Safran launches Land Omni Guard counter-drone system combining passive surveillance, AI and resilient navigation
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (618+ words) Safran Electronics & Defense has launched Land Omni Guard, an integrated solution designed to counter drone threats in operational environments. The system combines the company's expertise in optronics, resilient navigation and embedded artificial intelligence. Safran said Land Omni Guard uses stabilised…...
Hanwha Aerospace and Thales to integrate Chunmoo guided missiles with X-Fire launchers for long-range precision strike
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (544+ words) Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thales to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike systems. The agreement will make Hanwha's Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales' X-Fire launcher platforms. The agreement was signed on June 17 at Eurosatory…...
NATO AWACS makes first landing in Sweden during Ramstein Flag 2026 command-and-control operations
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (648+ words) A NATO Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft has landed in Sweden for the first time. NATO said the arrival at Kallax Air Base marked a milestone for Alliance air operations in the High North. The aircraft arrived after completing…...
U. S. Marine Corps F-35 Bs conduct first highway operations in Finland with allied aircraft during Ramstein Flag 2026
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (575+ words) Allied aircraft from the United States, Spain and Poland conducted highway operations in Tervo, Finland, from June 8 to 12 during Ramstein Flag 2026. NATO said the activity marked several firsts for allied air operations on Finnish roadway infrastructure. The training included the…...
Lockheed Martin introduces HIMARS FLEX with modular launcher options for offensive and defensive fires
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (671+ words) Lockheed Martin has introduced HIMARS FLEX, a modular evolution of the HIMARS launcher. The company said the system uses its new FLEXFires technology ecosystem to provide additional munition and autonomy options. HIMARS FLEX is intended to expand mission capability while…...
Lockheed Martin and GM Defense to explore manufacturing collaboration aimed at strengthening U. S. defense industrial base
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (440+ words) Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have announced a new collaboration to strengthen the U. S. manufacturing and defense industrial base. The effort was facilitated by the U. S. Department of War. The companies will work under a memorandum of understanding. They will explore opportunities…...
EM&E Group presents ODIN 6x6 mobile counter-drone system with detection, jamming and hard-kill capabilities
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (503+ words) EM&E Group has presented its new ODIN 6x6 anti-drone system at Eurosatory in Paris. The Spanish defence and security technology group introduced the system on 16 June during an event attended by authorities and representatives from the international defence industrial and…...
Rheinmetall unveils CML multi launcher for FV-014 loitering munition with networked reconnaissance and strike capability
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (795+ words) Rheinmetall has unveiled the Containerised Missile Launcher for its FV-014 Loitering Munition System at Eurosatory 2026. The company said the system combines reconnaissance and strike capabilities to increase firepower on future battlefields. The CML is part of Rheinmetall's reconnaissance and strike…...
BAE Systems will commit 50 million euros to venture capital funds focused on European defence-tech start-ups.
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (686+ words) The company said the investment forms the second stage of its recently announced Launchpad programme, which aims to accelerate disruptive innovation. The investment expands BAE Systems" long-standing approach to future technology. A total of 25 million euros will be invested into…...
Finland and Sweden prepare cooperation on Patria TRACKX tracked vehicles for Arctic and demanding terrain operations
1+ week, 1+ day ago (612+ words) Finland and Sweden have signed an Implementation Arrangement to support cooperation in preparing the procurement of tracked armoured personnel carriers. The arrangement covers technology cooperation linked to pre-series procurement of Patria's TRACKX tracked vehicle and possible follow-on purchases. The agreement…...