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29 June

At an undisclosed location in the UK, during training exercises as part of Operation Interflex, Ukrainian military personnel shared their experience in using FPV drones in combat operations.

Ukraine Unveils Framework for Global Defense Technology Cooperation

Ukraine has approved a framework for international cooperation on defense technology development under the Brave International initiative.

29 June

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Reveals Unique Deep-Strike Solution: A Rocket Launched From Balloons

Ukraine has found an unconventional approach to striking deep behind enemy lines while reducing the risk of detection: launching rockets from high-altitude balloons.

29 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Notifies Congress of Turkey Engine Sale Despite S-400 Objections

The Trump administration has notified Congress of its intent to sell Turkey more than $700 million worth of General Electric F110 engines.

29 June

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Switzerland Rethinks Minefield Breaching With Two-in-One System

Military vehicles can now clear minefields and mark safe lanes in a single, continuous operation thanks to a new modular system from Switzerland-based firm Global Clearance Solutions.

29 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Lithuania’s ‘Black Wasp’ Combines VTOL Agility With AI to Hunt Shaheds

Lithuania is reinforcing its counter-drone capabilities with a new autonomous interceptor designed to hunt down Shahed-type drones and other aerial threats in high-stress environments.

29 June

Business

Nissan Motor's Oppama plant in daylight, building situated beside road with flag bearings in front.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Anduril Eyes Drone Production Site in Japan, Targets Nissan Plant

Anduril Industries and Nissan Motor are reportedly discussing a possible partnership that would transform the automaker’s Oppama assembly plant into a military drone production facility.

29 June

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Martin Awarded $74M for UK, Italy F-35 Block 4 Weapons Integration

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $74.2-million contract modification to integrate UK- and Italy-specific weapon systems into the F-35A and F-35B as part of the Joint Strike Fighter program's Block 4 modernization.

29 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval Group

Naval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet.

29 June

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Finland to Host Europe’s First M270A2 Common Fire Control System Sustainment Center

Europe's first maintenance and sustainment center for the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System Common Fire Control System is moving forward in Finland.

29 June

Americas