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10 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Honeywell to Power Swarm Aero’s Oversized Tactical Drones

California-based Swarm Aero has partnered with Honeywell Aerospace to supply propulsion systems for its large-class multi-mission unmanned aerial systems.

10 June

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea to Disband Military Anti-Espionage Command

South Korea has announced the dismantling of its Defense Counterintelligence Command following the segment’s role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law attempt in 2024.

10 June

Europe

Soldier using Safran's infrared binoculars

Rojoef Manuel

Safran Commits $57M to Boost Defense Production in Germany

Safran Electronics & Defense is investing approximately $57.7 million to expand its manufacturing base in Germany.

10 June

Americas

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 163rd Cavalry Regiment, Montana Army National Guard, push on in their Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a defensive attack training exercise at the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, Calif., June 1, 2019. A month-long NTC Rotation provides more than 4,000 service members from 31 states, including units from 13 National Guard states and territories, with realistic training to enhance their combat, support and sustainment capabilities. (Photo by: Cpl. Alisha Grezlik, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Ronald Watkins

GE Aerospace Qualifies 600-Volt Power Systems for US Army Ground Vehicles

A US Army push for high-powered, energy-efficient combat vehicles took another step with two GE Aerospace advanced power electronics systems.

10 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 load a 2.75-inch rocket configured with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II, a hydra 70 rocket motor and M282 High Explosive Incendiary Multipurpose Penetrator Warhead onto an AH-1Z Viper during a APKWS loading and flight takeoff exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-18 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 29. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

iRocket Wins US Army Deal to Support Anti-Drone Weapon Production

The US Army has awarded New York-based Innovative Rocket Technologies a contract valued between $30 million and $150 million to support production of next-generation counter-unmanned aerial system weapons.

10 June

Business

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

VisionWave Takes Control of Israel’s Foresight to Boost AI Battlefield Sensing

VisionWave is moving to acquire Foresight Autonomous in a $17.5 million stock deal aimed at strengthening battlefield perception through artificial intelligence.

10 June

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Funds New Cyber Defense Degrees at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University has secured funding from the UK Ministry of Defence to launch two new degree programs focused on defense.

10 June

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

ASELSAN Demos DRONEDEF Concept Featuring Full-Spectrum Drone Defense

A live demonstration of ASELSAN’s new DRONEDEF concept showed how layered defenses respond in real time to evolving drone threats across multiple engagement scenarios.

10 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion