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2 June

The Martlet weapon system has officially achieved full operating capability.

Christine Casimiro

UK Orders Hundreds of Martlet Missiles to Counter Drones

The UK has ordered “hundreds more” lightweight, multirole Martlet missiles from Thales under a $48-million contract.

2 June

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

HENSOLDT Unveils New Radar for Satellite-Based Recon

A new radar from HENSOLDT aims to improve how intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions are carried out from orbit.

2 June

A white Vector reconnaissance drone is seen flying a gray landscape. The drone has the shape of a typical airplane, with a slimmer body and wings. Some areas of the field below have smoke billowing out from what appears to be burning grass. Trees with little to no leaves are dotted around the area.

Inder Singh Bisht

Romania Awards Quantum Systems $36M for Additional Vector ISR Drones

Romania has awarded Quantum Systems a $36-million contract to deliver additional Vector unmanned aerial systems.

2 June

PGZ and BAE will build a 155mm artillery shell facility in Poland

Jodesz Gavilan

PGZ, BAE Win UK-Poland Award for Artillery Ammunition Factory Partnership

PGZ and BAE Systems have received a British-Polish business award for their partnership to establish a 155mm artillery ammunition production facility in Poland.

2 June

People in high-visibility vests clear debris after a Russian drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, on June 1, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Strikes Rock Ukraine, Killing Nine and Wounding Dozens

A barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine, authorities said on Tuesday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive new strike."

2 June

Romanian President Nicusor Dan visits the apartment block that was struck by a drone early on 29 May, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which blamed Russia and warned against further incursions.

Staff Writer With AFP

Dozens of Nations at UN Denounce Russia Over Romania Drone Incident

Dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone strike blamed on Moscow that hit a Romanian apartment building.

2 June

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Staff Writer With AFP

France Bans Israeli Offensive Weapons at Trade Show

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition, the organizers told AFP.

1 June

Borsuk (Badger) infantry fighting vehicle

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland Buys 146 Additional Borsuk IFVs for $2.07 Billion

Poland has awarded a consortium comprising the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola an approximately 7.5-billion-zloty ($2.07-billion) contract to deliver 146 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

1 June

Soldiers at a drone warfare demonstration. Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania to Create Dedicated Military Unit for Drone Warfare

Lithuania has announced plans to establish a new military unit dedicated to drone warfare as it moves to centralize and accelerate its unmanned aviation capabilities.

1 June