The Indian Army has ordered 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL. This move reflects the global trend of drones evolving into strategic weapons capable of deep strikes, economic disruption, and power projection, as seen in Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian oil infrastructure and Iran's long-range deployments.
Indian firm SMPP has partnered with European defense giant KNDS to locally manufacture loitering munitions. This collaboration brings advanced systems like Colibri, Larinae, Veloce, and Rodeur to India, enhancing its defense capabilities.
Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh and southern Lebanon killed 28 people in the past day, bringing the total death toll since March 2 to 3,912. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the use of phosphorus munitions and ongoing fires, with civilian casualties still being verified.
Kalashnikov Concern suggests a unified competence center for UAVs and licensed drone production within CSTO member states. The initiative aims to standardize drone fleets, reduce costs, and create jobs, offering comprehensive reconnaissance and strike systems.
G7 leaders agreed to increase weapon and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, including air defense systems and long-range weapons, following their summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. US President Trump highlighted the US defense industry's role, and some members proposed licensed weapons production in Ukraine.
Archaeologists in Boston have discovered definitive evidence of an earthen fort crucial to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Guided by an old map and ground-penetrating radar, the team, led by city archaeologist Joe Bagley, found a defensive ditch built hours before the June 17, 1775 battle, along with musket balls and artifacts likely left by British troops.
Archaeologists have discovered a 1775 ditch and artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill at the monument site in Boston. The dig, inspired by an old map, has unearthed musket balls, tea cups, and tobacco pipes, offering a tangible connection to the American Revolution.
Sveriges räddningstjänst genomför övningar för att förbereda sig på krig och kris, med fokus på att arbeta i farliga miljöer. Utbildningen, som berör all räddningspersonal i landet, har intensifierats efter Rysslands invasion av Ukraina.
Pentagon's AI chief declared Elon Musk's Grok AI integral to US defense, comparing its data centers to munitions plants. The AI supports targeting and intelligence systems like Palantir's Maven Smart Systems, crucial for operations like 'Operation Epic Fury'. Concerns arise over environmental lawsuits impacting xAI's facilities.
Renault annonce un accord avec Thales pour fabriquer le drone kamikaze Toutatis, une munition téléopérée capable de détruire un blindé léger. Le constructeur automobile renforce ainsi son implication dans le secteur de la défense.
President Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to address "systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base," aiming to bolster depleted US weapons stockpiles strained by conflicts like the 15-week Iran war. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is tasked with creating voluntary agreements to improve capacity, despite his previous assertions that concerns over munitions are overstated.
Renault et Thales s'associent pour développer et produire en série la munition téléopérée (MTO) Toutatis, nommée d'après un dieu celte. Cette annonce fait suite à la présentation du prototype 4Troop.
Renault et Thales s'associent pour produire le drone Toutatis en France, visant 1000 unités/mois dès 2027. Ce partenariat crée une filière française souveraine d'armement, combinant la production de masse de Renault et la technologie militaire de Thales.
Renault et Thales annoncent un partenariat pour développer une industrie souveraine de drones en France. Ils produiront ensemble des munitions téléopérées et prévoient de lancer la production de drones dès 2027.
India's DRDO is developing an advanced Active Protection System (APS) for T-90 tanks, capable of intercepting threats over 1,500 m/s, including top-attack munitions. This indigenous system aims to enhance tank survivability against modern threats like ATGMs and drones.
Western allies assess that Iran has rebuilt its missile arsenal during an eight-week ceasefire, likely acquiring new Russian weapons and replenishing munitions to near pre-war levels, potentially enabling a strong retaliatory strike.
South Korea's justice ministry is investigating the disappearance of 100 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from a prison in Daejeon. An inspection revealed discrepancies between the recorded and actual ammunition counts in the prison's armory. Authorities are determining if the rounds were stolen or misrecorded and plan nationwide inspections.
South Korea's justice ministry is investigating after 100 rounds of live ammunition were reported missing from a prison in Daejeon. Officials discovered a discrepancy between the recorded and actual number of rounds in the prison's armory. The investigation will determine if the ammunition was stolen or if there was a recording error, and if any regulations were violated.
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US would "hit Iran VERY HARD TONIGHT" on June 11, escalating conflict. He stated the US used $250 million in ammunition in recent strikes. Brent crude oil prices spiked significantly following these statements and Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Un général russe, identifié par les médias indépendants comme Damir Davydov, chef du département d'artillerie du ministère de la défense, a été tué dans l'explosion de sa voiture piégée à Balachikha, près de Moscou, le 9 juin. C'est la deuxième explosion de ce type en quelques mois visant des hauts gradés de l'armée russe.
Russia's Rostec will showcase drone munitions capable of impacting uncrewed boats and Pantsir air defense systems at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show in St. Petersburg, with Rosoboronexport engaging in meetings with foreign navies.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on Russian strategic infrastructure, including oil facilities and air bases, to impose costs beyond the battlefield. Recent attacks, like the one on Saint Petersburg, target key assets supporting Moscow's war effort, forcing operational suspensions and disrupting supplies.
Ukraine has escalated its campaign by launching long-range strikes on Russian strategic infrastructure, including oil facilities and bomber bases, aiming to impose costs beyond the battlefield. Recent attacks on St. Petersburg, Ryazan, and Pskov have disrupted oil refining and military logistics, forcing Russia to review base security.
