Allen Control Systems launches new division to develop counter-drone lasers
The announcement comes amid the Pentagon's growing interest in laser weapons, which use concentrated beams of energy to heat and destroy targets.
Korean Air Aerospace pushes forward with Collaborative Combat Aircraft plans
"We delivered our CCA platform last year and will having flight tests at the end of this year," Director of International Business for KE-ASD Haneul Kim confirmed.
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Army fields launched effects to 11 of 12 divisions, with Griffon Aerospace delivering the majority
In line with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s 2025 Drone Dominance memo, the Army was directed to provide each headquarters division and multi-domain task force with launched effects.
Shield AI acquires radar firm Echodyne in $5.3B deal
The deal, which is expected to close in early 2027, will give Shield an in-house counter-UAS offering
Navy unfairly evaluated Saildrone MUSV proposal, court finds
The court found that the Navy "engaged in disparate treatment" toward Saildrone's MUSV proposal, according to an opinion unsealed Wednesday.
Naval Group unveils new drone carrier concept
“The return of high-intensity conflict and the emergence of hybrid naval warfare require a new vision. Naval Group answers with a new concept ship: SCX 26,” the company stated.
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Israel Weapons Industry expands into Southeast Asia with Thailand’s deployment of counter-drone system
“We are seeing strong demand for our platforms and systems across the region,” the company said in response to questions about its growth strategy for southern Asia."
Thales subsidiary lands US Navy contract for remote mine hunting modules
The contract, awarded to Advanced Acoustic Concepts, is worth $53.9 million and also covers engineering support for the modules.
AUSA 2026: The ground truth on the Army’s next chapter
From autonomous warfare and drone innovation to acquisition reform and defense industrial base challenges, Breaking Defense examines the key developments and strategic priorities shaping the US Army’s future at AUSA 2026.
SOCOM taps Aeon for limited run of shoulder-fired Zeus with $13.8M deal
“Rather than wait for requirements, we went directly to warfighters and built around what they told us they needed most: precision, less weight, modularity, and availability,” Aeon CEO Naweed Tahmas told Breaking Defense.
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Industry needs more consistent demand signal to scale UGV production: Autonomy consortium exec
“I think [industry has] the challenge of understanding what the demand signal is, and then again where to put their dollars," Warren Sponsler, the COO of NAMC, said in an interview.
Saab unveils new speed assault boat for Swedish Navy
"The CB90CX is designed for uncrewed operations from the outset," Anders Hellman, head of Saab’s business unit in Docksta, told Breaking Defense.
Oshkosh steps into large UAS space with new Grid Aero partnership
The two companies plan to team up on “design for manufacturability, production planning, supply chain optimization, and ultimately building Lifter aircraft at scale."
Qatar’s domestic weapons, Turkey’s drone arsenal and the Mecca pact’s next test
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou breaks down efforts by Turkey and Gulf nations to bolster their defense capabilities amid ongoing regional instability.