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13 June

10-kilowatt short-range air defense (SHORAD) laser mounted on a pickup truck.

US Air Force, Raytheon Test First Palletized Laser Weapon in New Mexico

The US Air Force and Raytheon have trialed the service’s first palletized high-energy laser weapon at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

13 June

Joe Saballa

Putin Admits Russia Lacks Modern Weapons to Defeat Ukraine

In a rare admission, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country lacks modern weapons and equipment to win the war in Ukraine.

13 June

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Awards Raytheon $146.7 Million to Modify Coyote Drone

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $146.7 million design modification contract for the Coyote Block 3 drone.

12 June

Inder Singh Bisht

US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Missiles to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Biden to deliver more capable US weapon systems to Ukraine, including the Army Tactical Missile System.

12 June

Inder Singh Bisht

India Set to Induct Next-Gen Nuclear Ballistic Missile Following Trial

India successfully flight-tested its next-generation nuclear ballistic missile, paving the way for its induction.

12 June

Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles group China

Staff Writer With AFP

China Expands Nuclear Arsenal as Global Tensions Grow: Study

The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year, and other atomic powers continued to modernize theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said.

10 June

A Ukrainian serviceman fires an RPG towards a Russian position in Donetsk

Staff Writer With AFP

US Announces $2.1B Arms Package for Ukraine

The US announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive.

9 June

Spc. Wesley Cullman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engages targets during M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System qualifications at Grezelka Range, June 25, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Percy G. Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Produce Next-Gen Infrared Weapon Sights for US Army Snipers

Leonardo DRS has received a contract to provide next-generation infrared weapon sights for US Army snipers.

8 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Orders Next-Gen Indigenous Frigate Construction for $295 Million

Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy has reportedly contracted Jong Shyn Shipbuilding to build two light frigates for 9.05 billion New Taiwan dollars ($295 million).

7 June