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Leonardo Brings Full Counter-Drone Kill Chain to Maritime Platforms

An integrated system from Leonardo DRS could give naval vessels a full counter-drone capability, with its Maritime Mission Equipment Package now being embedded into maritime platforms.

Australia Receives First Next-Gen Jammer Pods for EA-18G Growlers

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its first Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Mid-Band (MB) pods from Raytheon, with more deliveries scheduled to arrive this year. 

Rheinmetall, Kraken Move K3 Scout Unmanned Vessel Into Serial Production

Rheinmetall started serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel designed for both military and civilian maritime use.

GKN Aerospace, US Air Force Start Aerostructures Additive Manufacturing Program

GKN Aerospace and the US Air Force have launched an $8.4-million initiative to advance additive manufacturing for aerospace structures.

US Army Selects AV Vapor CLE UAS to Support Medium Range Recon Program

The US Army has awarded AV a $14.6-million contract to produce its Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone to support the service’s Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) program.

Shield AI’s V-BAT Drone to Compete for Up to $800M in US Navy ISR Contracts

Shield AI will participate in a US Navy program to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services with its V-BAT drone.

Japanese Terra Interceptor Drone Deployed in Ukraine

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has started operational deployment of its Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine through local partner Amazing Drones.

UK Eyes Joint Drone Development With Kuwait

The UK is expanding defense ties with Kuwait with a new focus on joint drone development and emerging military technologies.

Brazil, EDGE Partner to Boost Naval Cyber Defense Capabilities

Brazil’s Navy has signed a deal with the UAE’s EDGE to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities as digital threats to military systems grow.

Lebanon President Says Aiming to End Hostilities With Israel Talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in southern Lebanon, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations.

Cuba Confirms Recent Talks With Visiting US Delegation

A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with US officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump's pressure campaign.

France, Poland Discuss Boosted Defense Ties as US Wavers on Europe

France and Poland planned increased defense cooperation in a meeting of their leaders Monday held against a background of Russia's expansionist threat and a waning US commitment to Europe.

Over $71B Needed Over Next Decade to Rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday.

EU to Gauge Member States’ Willingness to Punish Israel

The EU's top diplomat said Monday the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal.

Iraq Reopens Border Crossing With Syria Shut for Nearly 13 Years

Iraq reopened a once-bustling border crossing with Syria on Monday, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.

US Troops Test Bumblebee Counter-Drone System in Capital Defense Exercise

The US is continuing efforts to advance counter-drone capabilities through a recent exercise involving the Joint Interagency Task Force-401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region.