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France 24world2 days ago
Ukraine deploys interceptor drones against long-range attacks
Ukraine has used interceptor drones since last summer to counter Russian long-range strikes that combine drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on an Iranian design, have become faster and more numerous.
The Independentpolitics2 days ago
Britain Tests New Long-Range Strike Weapons Intended for Possible Delivery to Ukraine
The UK conducted test firings of new missiles in the Hebrides and awarded follow-on contracts to three firms under Project Brakestop. Officials aim to deliver the systems to Ukraine within a year.
webpronews.comworld3 days ago
Japan to Deploy Autonomous Interceptor Drones by 2027, Defense Budget for Unmanned Systems Rising to 277 Billion Yen
Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency issued notices for demonstrations next month to accelerate procurement of autonomous interceptor drones. The systems are slated for installation near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations.
The War Zoneworld3 days ago
MQ-9 Reaper Test Flies With AEW Radar Pods
A modified MQ-9 completed its first flight with podded radar on May 19. The test demonstrated an airborne early-warning configuration intended to detect drones and missiles. Full capability trials are scheduled for next year.
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Breaking Defenseworld4 days ago
U.S. Air Force Selects General Atomics and Anduril for First Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The service also named three firms to continue competing for the drones' autonomy software and requested $2.4 billion for fiscal 2027.
thedailyblog.co.nzworld4 days ago
European Missile Firms Partner with Ukraine on Long-Range Cruise Missiles
MBDA and Diehl Defense have signed agreements with Ukrainian companies to co-develop and produce Ukrainian-designed cruise missiles. The partnerships focus on the Neptune and Flamingo families for potential use in European arsenals.
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Defense Newsworld5 days ago
KNDS Proposes 155mm Howitzer With 58-Caliber Barrel for Extended Range
KNDS has proposed a 155mm howitzer equipped with a 58-caliber gun tube designed to reach a base range of 60 kilometers. The barrel length exceeds the 52-caliber tubes currently standard across European forces by about 12 percent.
abcnews.go.comai5 days ago
Pentagon used xAI Grok model in Iran strikes, filing says
A Pentagon official stated that the Grok chatbot supported targeting for more than 2,000 munitions during recent operations in Iran. The statement was filed in a Mississippi court case involving xAI data center permits.
finance5 days ago
Ukraine orders 25,000 uncrewed ground vehicles in first half of 2026 amid calls for standardization
Ukrainian commanders say the market is saturated with platforms and now needs standardized parts, training, and repair services rather than additional models.
Breaking Defenseworld6 days ago
Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Vehicle-Launched Microdrone System for Reconnaissance Missions
The system includes three drones under 450 grams each that launch, conduct reconnaissance missions, and return for recharging. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
finance7 days ago
Ukraine Uses New Drones and Tactics to Slow Russian Advances
Ukrainian forces have increased strikes on Russian logistics targets 20 to 300 kilometers behind the front line. The changes coincide with a reported drop in Russian daily advances and a shift toward capturing more ground than losing for the first time since 2023.
Defense Newsworld7 days ago
French Army Displays Upgraded Leclerc Tank with New Roof Armor at Defense Show
The French Army unveiled an upgraded Leclerc XLR fitted with metal cage armor at the Eurosatory defense show near Paris on Sunday. The addition is part of the Scorpion modernization program and comes as France plans an interim armored capability before the Main Ground Combat Syst…
Defense Newsai7 days ago
France Developing System to Link Sensors and Weapons for Faster Battlefield Strikes
French Army officials said the system will initially connect to the Atlas artillery platform and form part of the AI-powered Arcadia command structure. The effort draws from Ukraine’s Delta network and aims to shorten sensor-to-effector timelines.
Japan Timespolitics8 days ago
British Prime Minister Meets Japanese Counterpart on Fighter Jet Funding
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday to discuss the Global Combat Air Program. The trilateral fighter jet initiative with Italy has encountered delays over Britain's financial contribution.
nypost.comfinance4 days ago
Humanoid Robot Fires Mortar in Las Vegas Test Funded by U.S. Military Grants
Foundation Future Industries demonstrated its Phantom MK1 robot operating a mobile light mortar system during a live-fire exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada. The San Francisco company has received more than $73 million in U.S. military grants and contracts for the project.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld9 days ago
Pentagon Considers Cutting Weapons to Fund Drones
The Pentagon's top technologist said the department would consider reducing spending on conventional weapons systems if Congress does not approve $350 billion in reconciliation funding. The package is intended to accelerate purchases of drones and autonomous systems.
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forbes.comworld9 days ago
Germany and Spain Form Team Gen 6 to Develop Sixth-Generation Fighter
Airbus launched the Team Gen 6 initiative on June 11, 2026, after the original Franco-German New Generation Fighter project ended. Eight German firms and five Spanish companies signed a positioning paper to advance a new industrial setup for the crewed aircraft component of the F…
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gamereactor.eupolitics10 days ago
Senate defense bill calls for new Pentagon command focused on drones
A Senate committee approved a $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill that directs the Pentagon to establish a combatant command for robotics and unmanned systems. The measure also includes provisions to speed purchases of low-cost munitions and address autonomous weapons.
finance10 days ago
Drone Kill Zone Along Ukraine Front Line Expands to 50 Kilometers in Some Areas
Ukrainian officials report that drone coverage has widened the area near the front where vehicles and troops face elevated risk of detection and attack. The zone now reaches up to 50 kilometers deep in places, compared with 10 to 20 kilometers reported in August 2025.
theaviationist.comworld10 days ago
Boeing 757 Testbed Photographed Carrying Infrared Sensor Pod for F-22 Testing
The modified aircraft, known as Catfish, was photographed with the pod on approach to Edwards Air Force Base on Monday. The pod is part of the F-22 Raptor 2.0 upgrade package.
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nationalpost.comworld11 days ago
U.S. sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue off Oman coast
A U.S. military sea drone rescued two crew members from a downed helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The operation marks the first publicly known use of an unmanned vessel for a rescue mission.
ai11 days ago
Army Tests AI Tools in Battlefield Exercise to Speed Data Processing
Soldiers evaluated new AI features during a training exercise that upgraded communications and vehicle-based command posts. The system is designed to handle large data volumes while keeping final decisions with human operators.
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
Ukraine Shifts Frontline Duties from Soldiers to Ground Drones Amid Manpower Strain
Ukraine is shifting some battlefield tasks from soldiers to land drones as new ground-based systems play a growing role in the conflict.
Defense Newsworld11 days ago
German Air Show Opens
Germany's ILA air show opened Wednesday in Berlin under the shadow of the Iran war and the collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project. The event showcases European defense industry technology as manufacturers seek government contracts amid rising defense spending.
ai12 days ago
Geoffrey Hinton Says Ukraine War Has Made Military AI Use 'More Complicated' While He Remains Uneasy
The computer scientist told NBC News that drones have made Ukraine's defense possible and that refusing AI weapons is now harder to justify. He remains uneasy about the technology's battlefield role.
The War Zoneworld12 days ago
Ukraine Expands AI-Modified Drone Strikes on Russian Supply Lines up to 250 Kilometers Behind Front
Ukrainian forces have extended fixed-wing kamikaze drone operations to hit Russian trucks, fuel tankers, trains and vessels as far as 250 kilometers from the front line. The campaign, developed by the First Corps Azov, uses Starlink and AI terminal guidance to target logistics ro…
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Defense Newspolitics12 days ago
Putin Offers India Full Technology Transfer and Joint Production of Su-57 Stealth Fighter
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5, 2026. India withdrew from an earlier co-development program in 2018.
finance13 days ago
Ukrainian Mobile Air Defense Unit Trains on Interceptor Drones While Retaining M2 Browning Machine Guns
A Kyiv-area mobile air defense unit practiced launching interceptor drones but aborted a mission after electronic interference disrupted a scout drone. The unit continues to use truck-mounted .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns alongside the newer systems.
quantumcomputingreport.comworld13 days ago
U.S. Army Develops Quantum Sensor for Battlefield Radio Signals
The U.S. Army has created a quantum sensor designed to locate radio signals on battlefields. The device uses quantum mechanics to detect signals that conventional sensors cannot identify.
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france24.compolitics13 days ago
Ukraine Holds Front Line as Russian Advances Stall
Ukrainian forces have prevented Russian territorial gains this year while striking oil facilities and supply lines inside Russia. European funding and new drone systems have replaced earlier U.S. aid that ended in 2025.
rediff.comai4 days ago
Israel Aerospace Industries Licenses Harpy Loitering Munitions to U.S. Firm Palladyne AI for Domestic Production and Army Bid
Palladyne AI will build and upgrade Harpy, Harop and Mini-Harpy loitering munitions in the United States under an exclusive licensing deal announced June 8, 2026. The company plans to compete for the Army’s Long Range Precision Munitions program this fall.
Forbesfinance14 days ago
Kuwait Requests $1.98 Billion Counter-Drone Systems From U.S.
Kuwait has requested U.S.-made Roadrunner-Munition and Anvil-Kinetic systems valued at $1.98 billion to strengthen its air defenses. The request follows repeated drone and missile attacks on Kuwaiti territory since April.
finance17 days ago
US Army Conducts Most Complex Test Yet of NGC2 Command System at Fort Carson
The 4th Infantry Division ran its most complex NGC2 exercise last month, with dispersed posts that set up in about 30 minutes and stayed connected while moving.
Defense Newsworld18 days ago
Lockheed Martin Downs Group 3 Drone With JAGM in Containerized Launcher Test
Lockheed Martin conducted a live-fire test that destroyed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher. The demonstration integrated Sanctum battle-management software and Fortem R-40 radars at Yuma Proving Groun…
Breaking Defenseworld18 days ago
Army, Joint Staff to Test Stratospheric Balloon With Autonomous Sensor Prototype
The Army’s G-2 and the Joint Staff’s J-7 will test an autonomous target recognition sensor mounted on a stratospheric high-altitude balloon in the coming days.
thehindu.comworld19 days ago
Israeli Military Trains Dogs to Detect Hezbollah FPV Drones by Sound
The Israeli military is training dogs to identify Hezbollah FPV drones through sound detection. The program aims to give troops advance warning in low-visibility conditions.
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Defense Newsworld4 days ago
Pentagon Seeks $452M for Directed-Energy Weapons for Golden Dome Despite History of Program Cancellations
Undersecretary Emil Michael told lawmakers the science of laser weapons is largely complete and the focus has shifted to engineering challenges. The Pentagon plans a directed energy demonstration in summer 2028.
riotimesonline.comworld19 days ago
SOUTHCOM Commander Discusses Shift to Autonomous Warfare Systems
The U.S. Southern Command leader said focus should move from traditional platforms to autonomous systems. The comments came during an interview with Defense One.
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The War Zoneworld19 days ago
Russian Forces Deploy Low-Cost Dazzle Paint to Counter AI Drones
Russian military logistics vehicles are being painted with high-contrast geometric patterns intended to disrupt machine-vision systems on Ukrainian drones. The measure follows earlier improvised defenses such as log armor and tire coverings on aircraft.
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rnz.co.nzai21 days ago
Ukraine Uses AI-Guided Kamikaze Drone to Strike Russian Supply Routes
A U.S.-made drone called the Hornet is being used by Ukrainian units to attack Russian logistics convoys more than 80 kilometres behind the front line. The drone combines remote piloting with partial artificial-intelligence guidance and costs about $6,000.
Fox Newsworld21 days ago
Hezbollah Launches Nighttime Drone Attacks on Israel
Hezbollah has deployed small drones equipped with thermal sensors for nighttime operations against Israeli positions. The attacks have prompted an emergency security meeting and led troops to improvise netting defenses.
politics21 days ago
Two U.S. lawmakers seek to remove Israel military integration provision from defense bill
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Representative Thomas Massie plan to challenge a section of the annual defense authorization bill that would create an executive agent to coordinate joint U.S.-Israel military technology projects.
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world21 days ago
Ukrainian Brigade Deploys New Drone on Highway Supply Route
Ukraine's 412th Nemesis Brigade introduced a new strike drone operating at high altitude against vehicles on the R-280 highway. The road serves as a primary Russian logistics corridor between Mariupol and Crimea.
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winnipegfreepress.comai4 days ago
Military Leaders Urge Caution on AI Use as Pentagon Advances Battlefield Tools
Adm. Frank Bradley and other U.S. Special Operations Command officials stressed the need for human oversight in AI-driven targeting. The Pentagon continues to integrate AI for faster strikes while facing a contract dispute with Anthropic.
politics22 days ago
Ukrainian Official Calls for Mobile, Underground Drone Centers in the West
A Ukrainian defense official told a Riga summit that Western drone units and command centers should be mobile and placed underground to avoid becoming targets. The advice draws on Ukraine's experience protecting drone operations from Russian strikes.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics22 days ago
UK Defence Plan Delays Full Tempest Funding to Mid-2030s as Priority Shifts Toward Drones
Britain's next-generation Tempest aircraft face delayed funding and later service entry than originally planned. The programme, a joint effort with Japan and Italy, replaces the RAF's Typhoon fleet.
upi.comtechnology23 days ago
Pentagon Acknowledges Adversaries Have Used Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops
Wired reported that the Pentagon has known for years about location tracking risks to soldiers' phones yet adopted almost none of the available fixes. The disclosure comes amid a week of separate developments in ransomware, school-bus surveillance, and Chicago policing.
Japan Timesworld22 days ago
Russia Uses Oreshnik Missile in Strike on Lviv; Ukrainian Experts Recover and Study Debris
Ukrainian experts examined debris from an Oreshnik missile recovered after the January 9 strike on Lviv and determined the weapon was assembled in 2017 using components made no later than 2016.
thehindu.comworld23 days ago
U.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $4.16 Billion Contract for Space-Based Aircraft Tracking
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion agreement to develop a satellite network for tracking airborne targets. The contract aims to deliver an initial constellation by 2028, earlier than previously planned timelines.
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thegatewaypundit.compolitics23 days ago
Putin Questions Origin of Drone That Struck Romanian Apartment Block
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he doubts the drone that hit a building in Romania originated in Russia and suggested it may have been Ukrainian. The statement was reported by @Independent.
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riotimesonline.comworld23 days ago
Colombia Military Tests Drones in Andes as Guerrillas Use Devices
Colombian armed forces conducted drone tests in mountainous terrain. Guerrilla groups have already deployed similar devices in remote areas. The military is acquiring comparable systems in response.
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france24.compolitics23 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Disrupt Russian Supply Lines and Advance
Ukrainian forces have expanded drone operations across multiple ranges, slowing Russian territorial gains. Russian spending on the conflict is running ahead of budget projections.
syrianews.ccworld23 days ago
Army Sends Jailbroken Systems to Middle East During 30-Day Hackathon
The U.S. Army has sent modified systems to U.S. Central Command as part of Operation Jailbreak, a 30-day effort to increase interoperability among sensors and command platforms. The project ends June 6.
Defense Newsworld23 days ago
Ukraine Says Gripen Jets With Meteor Missiles Counter Russian Glide Bombs
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence reported that pairing Swedish Gripen fighters with Meteor missiles would improve Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian glide bombs. Moscow has increased glide-bomb launches in 2026, according to the ministry.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld24 days ago
Hezbollah Militants Increase Use of Explosive Drones Against Israeli Troops
Hezbollah has expanded its deployment of explosive drones equipped with night-vision gear and first-person viewers. The devices have caused casualties among Israeli ground forces.
deccanchronicle.comworld24 days ago
Israeli Military Reports Hamas Use of Fiber-Optic Drones in Gaza
A Southern Command officer stated that Hamas operates fiber-optic drones similar to those used by Hezbollah. The military noted that no complete interception solution exists despite ongoing efforts.
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The War Zoneworld4 days ago
Boeing Tests MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone From California Navy Base
Boeing has begun flight tests of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California. The tests mark the aircraft's first international operation in allied airspace and aim to demonstrate maturity for potential export sales.
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asiaone.comtechnology24 days ago
Adversaries Used Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops, CENTCOM Says
U.S. Central Command told Congress it received multiple threat reports about foreign adversaries exploiting cell phone location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel. Lawmakers cited the disclosure in a bipartisan letter urging the Pentagon to implement long-recommended safegu…
Forbesfinance25 days ago
Russia's Yolka Interceptor Shows Limited Use Against Ukrainian Drones
The Yolka is a lightweight kinetic-kill drone interceptor developed by Russia. It has been deployed in small numbers since 2025 but faces constraints from its design and production volume.
The War Zoneworld24 days ago
Ukraine Expands Ground Robot Production for Logistics and Combat Roles
Ukraine is scaling up domestic manufacturing of ground drones to meet rising demand for logistics, rescue, and combat missions. Multiple programs are underway to field new robotic systems on the front lines.
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