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30 June

Arms

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

US Army Bases to House Critical Mineral Refineries

The US Army has awarded contracts to build and operate critical mineral processing facilities on military installations, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supplies for materials used in defense systems.

29 June

Business

The Lynx unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: Roboneers

Rojoef Manuel

German-Ukrainian Joint Venture to Mass-Produce Ground Drones for Kyiv

German defense firm ARX Robotics and Ukrainian robotics developer Roboneers have formed a joint venture to mass-produce unmanned ground vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

23 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Sevmash Lays Keel of 10th Russian Navy Yasen Nuclear Submarine

Moscow’s state-owned shipyard Sevmash has laid the keel for the Russian Navy’s 10th Yasen-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Murmansk, marking the formal start of the vessel’s construction.

23 June

Arms

Ruta cruise missile displayed in flight configuration, showing a sleek airframe with fixed wings and rear-mounted propulsion, designed for long-range precision strike missions.

Rojoef Manuel

Destinus Produces 1,000th Engine for Cruise Missiles

Dutch defense firm Destinus has completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine, marking a key breakthrough in scaling cruise missile propulsion assembly in Europe.

22 June

Business

Rojoef Manuel

AM General, Kalyani Target Global Market for Mobile Artillery Systems

AM General has collaborated with India’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited to offer next-generation artillery systems for international military customers.

19 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Soldier preparing a Toutatis loitering munition for launch. Photo: Thales

Rojoef Manuel

Renault, Thales Partner to Mass-Produce Toutatis Kamikaze Drones in France

French companies Renault Group and Thales have signed a strategic agreement to jointly develop and mass-produce the Toutatis loitering munition, with output expected to reach up to 1,000 units per month.

18 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Troops prepare an unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

India Approves Major Drone Warfare Hub in Uttar Pradesh

India has cleared a $52.9 million National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh, advancing its push to develop indigenous unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities.

16 June

Business

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit, Diehl Team Up to Bring SkyStriker Kamikaze Drone to Germany

Israeli contractor Elbit Systems has signed a strategic partnership agreement with German company Diehl Defence to jointly market the SkyStriker advanced loitering munition to the German Armed Forces.

15 June

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Sets 2,000-Km Strike Goal in New Military Roadmap

Ukraine has approved a new military development plan that aims to field homegrown warheads capable of striking targets up to 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) away.

10 June

Europe