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Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM at Sea-Air-Space

Shield AI used Sea-Air-Space in Washington to showcase the X-BAT system, highlighting its push into increasingly autonomous battlefield effects. Separately, Boeing reported ongoing testing of a long-range JDAM configuration—continuing progress on standoff strike munitions intended to expand range and lethality.

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

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France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou

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

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

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

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

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

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Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM at Sea-Air-Space Shield AI used Sea-Air-Space in Washington to showcase the X-BAT system, highlighting its push into increasingly autonomous battlefield effects. Separately, Boeing reported ongoing testing of a long-range JDAM configuration—continuing progress on standoff strike munitions intended to expand range and lethality.

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

Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM 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 enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou France has selected the MBDA–Safran combination for a multi-rocket launcher supply effort and moved into “exclusive” negotiations. The decision is set to replace France’s current LRU arsenal, effectively knocking out competitors including Thales, ArianeGroup, Lockheed Martin and Hanwha Aerospace.

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

France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou

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

Reuters

North Korea condemns US approval for advanced air-to-air missile sale to South Korea North Korea’s foreign ministry, citing KCNA, condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea. Pyongyang warned the transfer would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, escalating criticism of the U.S.-South Korea defense relationship.

2026-06-12T14:47:42.989229-07:00

North Korea condemns US approval for advanced air-to-air missile sale to South Korea

Breaking Defense

Saronic and Castelion plan 2027 maritime hypersonic launch from MUSV Marauder with Blackbeard Saronic and Castelion say they will integrate Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic missile with Saronic’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marauder for a first-of-its-kind maritime launch demonstration. The partners target a launch demo next year, with a maritime launch planned for 2027.

2026-06-11T12:19:53.778202-07:00

Saronic and Castelion plan 2027 maritime hypersonic launch from MUSV Marauder with Blackbeard

SpaceNews.com

Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare As battlefield innovation drives more complex threat mixes, missile defense is increasingly challenged by saturation—when attackers combine mass, speed, and coordinated timelines to overwhelm detection, tracking, and intercept capacity. The cluster frames how evolving concepts of operations are forcing defense planners to rethink effectiveness under maximum load conditions.

2026-06-11T04:33:23.409630-07:00

Missile defense in the age of saturation warfare

FlightGlobal

US State Department clears $292M FMS for South Korea to buy 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to South Korea for 70 Raytheon AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, with related equipment, valued at $292 million. The authorization is intended to enhance South Korea’s air-defense capability.

2026-06-11T01:13:27.949362-07:00

US State Department clears $292M FMS for South Korea to buy 70 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles

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Shield AI debuts X-BAT, while Boeing advances long-range JDAM at Sea-Air-Space

France enters “exclusive” talks with MBDA-Safran for long-range strike multi-rocket launcher role, sidelining Thales, ArianeGrou

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

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

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