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MyDefence launches WideBand XF antenna to track drones across wider frequency range
Danish counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) specialist MyDefence announced the launch of its WideBand eXtended Frequency (XF) antenna on 8 October 2025.
Designed to be compact...
![Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are competing for their respective interceptor designs to be the US Army’s eventual new M-SHORAD Increment 3 missile. Illustrated: LM’s interceptor launched in dismounted configuration. [Lockheed Martin]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1-OPENER-NGSRI-composite-image-2-Credit-Lockheed-Martin-Kopie-218x150.jpg "NGSRI: Progressing towards Stinger’s replacement")
NGSRI: Progressing towards Stinger’s replacement
Intended to result in a high-performance replacement for the ageing, though still capable FIM-92 Stinger family, the US Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) programme...
Arquus and Daimler Truck present ‘Zetros by Arquus’ military truck variant
French tactical mobility specialist Arquus, in collaboration with Germany’s Daimler Truck, unveiled the ‘Zetros by Arquus’ military truck variant on 8 October 2025.
The new...
Damen Naval contracts Terma to provide C-Guard decoy system for Colombia’s PES frigate
Damen Naval contracted Danish defence technology company Terma A/S to supply its C-Guard decoy launching system for integration on the PES frigate currently under...
Rheinmetall accelerates production of Hero loitering munitions
In co-operation with Israel’s UVision, Rheinmetall has significantly ramped up its capacity to produce loitering munitions (LMs), the company announced on 8 October 2025.
Noting...
Before becoming a Top Gun, beat a Top Ace
Following a meeting at a recent air show, European Security & Defence (ESD) executive liaison and interviewer Curtis Hand had an opportunity to meet...
Mack Defense receives initial US Army order for 86 Heavy Dump Trucks
Mack Defense announced on 7 October 2025 that has received an initial order for 86 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs) from the US Army...
![An LRHW launcher on static display in the firing position on 9 July 2025 during Talisman Sabre 25. [US Army/Sgt Perla Alfaro]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/TS25-B-Kopie-218x150.jpg "US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon: Programme status")
US Army Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon: Programme status
The US Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system conducted its first overseas deployment in July 2025. Participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia marked...
NNS completes initial sea trials of Virginia-class SSN Massachusetts
The Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division of Huntington Ingalls Industries announced on 7 October 2025 that it has successfully completed initial sea trials for...
Anduril and Raytheon conduct static test of highly loaded grain solid rocket motor
Anduril Industries and RTX’s Raytheon business announced on 7 October 2025 that they have successfully conducted a static fire test of an advanced solid...