Eurosatory: Malaysia orders 18 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers 19/06/2026 | Atul Chandra The initial order for 18 systems would be delivered by KNDS in collaboration with its local industrial partner Advanced Defence System (ADS Sdn Bhd) and… [read more]
Eurosatory, Rheinmetall and South Korea's LIG team up for air defense systems targeting EU and NATO markets 19/06/2026 | Carolina Paizs (Reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory 2026, Rheinmetall and South Korean firm LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) announced a strategic partnership for the development and marketing of air defense systems aimed at the European and NATO markets. The near-term goal is the establishment of a Rheinmetall-majority joint venture. The partnership covers the localization,… [read more]
Eurosatory: Oman Munition Production Company to manufacture Czech Republic MSM’s medium and heavy-calibre ammunitions 19/06/2026 | Atul Chandra The partnership is expected to enhance local content, develop national competencies and enable Omani personnel to acquire, operate and sustain advanced manufacturing technologies.
Hegseth ties future US NATO commitment to allied performance 19/06/2026 | Caterina Tani (reporting from Brussels) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth officially confirmed that Washington will launch a comprehensive review of its military posture in Europe over the next six months, a move that formalises the gradual reduction of US conventional defence role on the continent while making future commitments increasingly conditional on allied performance.
Diehl Defence considers German production of the Ukrainian FP-5 FLAMINGO missile 19/06/2026 | Francesco Bossi Germany's Diehl Defence, a manufacturer specialized in guided missiles - including the IRIS-T family - air defense systems, and naval and land munitions, is reportedly considering launching production of the Ukrainian FP-5 FLAMINGO cruise missile in Germany.
Eurosatory: IDV, a Leonardo company, unveils the new CL2X UGV 18/06/2026 | Eugenio Po (reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory, running this week at Villepinte (Paris), IDV — making its first appearance at a show as a Leonardo company — presented, together with Leonardo's Defense Systems Business Unit, the new CL2X UGV fitted with the HITFIST 30 UL turret (Leonardo), along with its broader portfolio of unmanned (or… [read more]
Iran, the deal is signed: the Pasdaran's victory and Israel's debacle 18/06/2026 | Pietro Batacchi The agreement between the United States and Iran has been signed, ending the war for now and opening the way to the 2 months of negotiations that will have to seal the whole thing with a final understanding.
EU opens €150bn SAFE defence programme to Canada 18/06/2026 | Caterina Tani The European Union has formally welcomed Canada into SAFE, its €150 billion defence financing instrument aimed at supporting joint procurement and strengthening Europe's defence-industrial base.
Eurosatory 2026: MBDA Presents the Land Cruise Missile System Mk-2 16/06/2026 | Carolina Paizs (reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory 2026, MBDA displayed the Land Cruise Missile System Mk-2 (LCM Mk-2) in its outdoor static exhibition area. The system had made its debut at the previous Eurosatory 2024 edition.
Eurosatory 2026: Rheinmetall Unveils Containerized Launcher for the FV-014 Loitering Munition 16/06/2026 | Carolina Paizs (reporting from Paris) At Eurosatory 2026, currently underway at the Villepinte exhibition center north of Paris, German defense company Rheinmetall has unveiled a new containerized launcher for its FV-014 reconnaissance and attack loitering munition.