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Finland authorizes US GBU-53 StormBreaker (SDB II) buys for F-35A capability upgrade

Finland’s defence ministry says it will purchase GBU-53 StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) glide bombs from the US for its F-35 fighter jets, as part of Ilmavoimat’s effort to expand the new platform’s effects and mission capability. The decision is formally approved by Minister Antti Häkkänen.

2026-06-18T00:03:43.009847-07:00

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Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026 using low-cost 70mm rockets

2026-06-17T08:18:30.043217-07:00

Breaking Defense

Divergent to manufacture Tomahawk structures for Raytheon at new 3D-printing factory, CEO says

2026-06-17T07:21:19.068021-07:00

AeroTime

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

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Finland authorizes US GBU-53 StormBreaker (SDB II) buys for F-35A capability upgrade Finland’s defence ministry says it will purchase GBU-53 StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) glide bombs from the US for its F-35 fighter jets, as part of Ilmavoimat’s effort to expand the new platform’s effects and mission capability. The decision is formally approved by Minister Antti Häkkänen.

2026-06-18T00:03:43.009847-07:00

Finland authorizes US GBU-53 StormBreaker (SDB II) buys for F-35A capability upgrade

AeroTime

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026 using low-cost 70mm rockets Thales used Eurosatory 2026 to debut RapidStriker, a vehicle-mounted counter-drone and counter-helicopter air-defense concept built around low-cost 70mm rockets. The system targets a broader drone/helicopter threat set with a mobile “engage-from-the-road” approach rather than dedicated fixed-site defenses.

2026-06-17T08:18:30.043217-07:00

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026 using low-cost 70mm rockets

Breaking Defense

Divergent to manufacture Tomahawk structures for Raytheon at new 3D-printing factory, CEO says 3D-printing firm Divergent said it will produce Tomahawk-related structures at a new factory, with CEO Lukas Czinger highlighting the need for scale as Raytheon pursues additional supply. Divergent frames its capacity as complementary sourcing for Raytheon.

2026-06-17T07:21:19.068021-07:00

Divergent to manufacture Tomahawk structures for Raytheon at new 3D-printing factory, CEO says

AeroTime

MBDA unveils complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a sovereign European deep-strike option MBDA presented its full Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026, framing the capability as a sovereign European deep-strike solution. The company used the air-defense-focused trade show to spotlight an end-to-end ground-launched cruise missile approach aimed at long-range strike roles.

2026-06-17T06:19:16.456140-07:00

MBDA unveils complete Land Cruise Missile system at Eurosatory 2026, positioning it as a sovereign European deep-strike option

SpaceNews.com

Golden Dome: Pentagon blueprint for a global, multi-layer sensor network to track and counter emerging threats The Pentagon’s Golden Dome initiative would build a global, multi-layer defense architecture focused on tracking and countering emerging threats. The concept centers on integrating sensors and other detection capabilities to improve persistent awareness and enable faster threat responses.

2026-06-16T18:28:14.896103-07:00

Golden Dome: Pentagon blueprint for a global, multi-layer sensor network to track and counter emerging threats

FlightGlobal

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs At Eurosatory 2026, EDGE Group and Safran signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to deepen collaboration and broaden joint work across their portfolios. EDGE opened new production sites in France as it pursues greater European prime standing, while Safran and EDGE also plan joint ventures around Hammer precision weapons and UAV-related efforts.

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

EDGE and Safran expand cooperation in France, targeting Hammer precision weapon and UAV-related programs

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

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Finland authorizes US GBU-53 StormBreaker (SDB II) buys for F-35A capability upgrade

Thales unveils RapidStriker mobile counter-drone system at Eurosatory 2026 using low-cost 70mm rockets

Divergent to manufacture Tomahawk structures for Raytheon at new 3D-printing factory, CEO says

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

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