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EDGE and Safran ink strategic cooperation at Eurosatory 2026, including France production expansion and a Hammer precision-weapo

UAE state-owned defense group EDGE says it has opened new production sites in France as part of an European investment push, positioning toward “prime status.” At Eurosatory 2026, EDGE and Safran signed a strategic cooperation agreement and outlined joint ventures spanning the Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related work.

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

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Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

Wall Street Journal

GM in talks with Lockheed Martin to manufacture weapons components, as missile reserve concerns mount

2026-06-15T17:04:04.622158-07:00

Breaking Defense

U.S. Army contracts General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to demonstrate ERAP extended-range maneuvering 155mm artillery

2026-06-15T13:38:20.315327-07:00

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EDGE and Safran ink strategic cooperation at Eurosatory 2026, including France production expansion and a Hammer precision-weapo UAE state-owned defense group EDGE says it has opened new production sites in France as part of an European investment push, positioning toward “prime status.” At Eurosatory 2026, EDGE and Safran signed a strategic cooperation agreement and outlined joint ventures spanning the Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related work.

2026-06-16T09:19:21.523021-07:00

EDGE and Safran ink strategic cooperation at Eurosatory 2026, including France production expansion and a Hammer precision-weapo

AeroTime

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory At Eurosatory 2026, Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup showcased “B-Strike” as part of a sovereign French deep-strike architecture built around the X-Fire/B-Strike concept. The system portfolio is presented for strike reach spanning roughly 150 to 2,500 km, signaling an integrated approach to long-range land-attack capability.

2026-06-16T04:34:11.506127-07:00

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

Wall Street Journal

GM in talks with Lockheed Martin to manufacture weapons components, as missile reserve concerns mount General Motors is reportedly in discussions with Lockheed Martin to manufacture components for the defense contractor’s weapons systems, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. The reported effort comes amid growing concerns about America’s missile reserves, underscoring continued pressure on munitions supply chains.

2026-06-15T17:04:04.622158-07:00

GM in talks with Lockheed Martin to manufacture weapons components, as missile reserve concerns mount

Breaking Defense

U.S. Army contracts General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to demonstrate ERAP extended-range maneuvering 155mm artillery The U.S. Army awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) a contract to showcase a long-range maneuvering 155mm projectile under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) programme. The effort follows last year’s test in which the projectile hit targets more than 74 miles away when fired from an M777 howitzer.

2026-06-15T13:38:20.315327-07:00

U.S. Army contracts General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to demonstrate ERAP extended-range maneuvering 155mm artillery

DefenseNews.com

Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space At Sea Air Space in Washington, D.C., Shield AI showcased its X-BAT, while Boeing highlighted progress on long-range JDAM standoff weapons. A separate segment also surfaced emerging underwater special-forces gear and additional updates on standoff munitions and defense finance.

2026-06-15T06:49:20.692693-07:00

Shield AI debuts X-BAT and Boeing advances long-range JDAM standoff munitions at Sea Air Space

FlightGlobal

Ukraine plans IRIS-T integration on Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters Ukraine is set to begin arming its Lockheed Martin F-16 fleet with the German-produced IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile, according to the weapon’s manufacturer. The move underscores how donor-provided fighters are being rapidly adapted with European air-combat effects.

2026-06-15T06:02:33.285688-07:00

Ukraine plans IRIS-T integration on Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters

Breaking Defense

France selects MBDA–Safran Thundart for long-range rocket artillery under FLP‑T, with deliveries starting in 2029 The French defense ministry says a consortium of MBDA and Safran has won the contract for the next long-range rocket artillery capability, replacing France’s current LRU system. If timelines hold, the first Thundart units are slated for delivery from 2029, with France entering “exclusive” negotiations.

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00

France selects MBDA–Safran Thundart for long-range rocket artillery under FLP‑T, with deliveries starting in 2029

SpaceNews.com

CSIS: U.S. solid rocket motor output rising, but bottleneck persists for Pentagon missile-defense demand A CSIS report says U.S. production of solid rocket motors is increasing, but growth is not fast enough to satisfy the Pentagon’s missile-defense program requirements. The study flags solid rocket motors as an enduring bottleneck across the U.S. industrial base, constraining scaling for defense interceptors.

2026-06-13T21:21:40.877588-07:00

CSIS: U.S. solid rocket motor output rising, but bottleneck persists for Pentagon missile-defense demand

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EDGE and Safran ink strategic cooperation at Eurosatory 2026, including France production expansion and a Hammer precision-weapo

Soframe, Thales and ArianeGroup unveil “B-Strike” sovereign deep-strike architecture for 150–2,500 km at Eurosatory

GM in talks with Lockheed Martin to manufacture weapons components, as missile reserve concerns mount

U.S. Army contracts General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to demonstrate ERAP extended-range maneuvering 155mm artillery

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