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1 September

Protector unmanned ground vehicles. Photo: Ukrainian Armor

Ukraine Receives First German-Funded Protector Ground Drones

Kyiv-based defense contractor Ukrainian Armor has shipped an initial 10 Protector unmanned ground vehicles to the Ukrainian National Guard under a German-backed procurement effort for 100 platforms.

1 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Russian Footage Claims to Show New Drone-Killing Laser Weapon

Russian pro-military channels have showcased footage claimed to show a new laser weapon designed to engage drones, though the claims have not been independently verified, and no Russian government or military agency has confirmed them.

1 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Roketsan Tests ‘ÇAKIR’ Cruise Missile From Ground-Based Launcher

Turkish firm Roketsan has tested its ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based platforms, validating its capability to integrate with different launch systems.

1 September

Giulia Bernacchi

Russia Calls Growing NATO Presence in Arctic ‘Direct Threat’

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has warned that NATO’s expanding military activity in the Arctic poses “direct threats” to Russia.

1 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

British Startup’s New Paraglider Lets Troops Fly Without Runways

England-based Blakcro is introducing the UK’s first-ever foot-launched military paraglider that could independently launch soldiers.

1 September

Giulia Bernacchi

Dutch Firm Robin Radar Expands US Counter-Drone Center in Virginia

Robin Radar Systems has opened a larger operations center in Northern Virginia to support growing US demand for counter-drone technology.

1 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Czech Firm Unleashes Hybrid VTOL Cargo Drone With 100-Kg Lift Capacity

A new hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing cargo drone from Czech firm Zuri can carry more than 100 kilograms of payload.

1 September

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine Dissects Russia’s Zircon Missile, Challenges Hypersonic Claims

Ukraine has revealed information about the components and capabilities of Russia’s Zircon missile, challenging Moscow's claims that it can reach hypersonic speeds of up to Mach 9.

1 September

Barak MX air and missile defense system that Greece will use for its Achilles’ Shield. Image: RAFAEL

Jodesz Gavilan

Greece Gets $3.5B Israeli Multilayered Air Defense

Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5-billion deal for a multilayered air defense network designed to counter ballistic missiles, aircraft, and drones.

1 September