Defence Star

Airbus A-400M Transport Aircraft. Airbus A400M Upgrade for France: PARIS, France — The French military is giving its workhorse cargo plane a massive high-tech makeover. Airbus Defence and Space has officially signed a new deal to pack France’s A400M transport aircraft with advanced intelligence, surveillance, and combat-coordination technology, effectively turning the massive cargo planes into…

Smart Drones in a Box: How Rheinmetall’s New CML System is Changing Modern Warfare. Rheinmetall’s FV-014 Loitering Munition System. Rheinmetall’s Containerized Missile Launcher for FV-014 LMS: The landscape of modern warfare is shifting rapidly, and the latest breakthrough unveiled at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris highlights exactly where the future is heading. Rheinmetall, a…

Rheinmetall-LIG Defense & Aerospace partnership. Rheinmetall and South Korea’s LIG Defense and Aerospace Partnership: Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have made one thing glaringly clear to military planners: modern warfare is fought heavily in the skies, and having a robust, multi-layered shield against airborne threats is no longer optional. To meet this soaring demand, German…

Deep Dive: Inside the New Tech Powering Spain’s Next-Generation Navy. Navantia’s S-80 Class Submarine’s AIP System.Navantia’s S-80 Class Submarine AIP: Imagine a conventional submarine that doesn’t need to surface for air every few days. A vessel that can slide beneath the waves and disappear for weeks at a time, moving like a ghost through the ocean. That is the promise behind the latest…

DRDO LRLACM ( Land Attack Cruise Missile). DRDO LRLACM Missile: In a major boost to India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested its new Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15, 2026. The test took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located just off the coast of Odisha. According to defense officials, the…

Leonardo’s AW169 Helicopter. Avinics orders 15 Leonardo AW169, AW139 Helicopters: Imagine you are in a remote, snowy region of Sweden, or out on a turbulent sea in Europe, and a medical emergency strikes. Every second counts. In these critical moments, the roaring sound of an approaching rescue helicopter is the ultimate sign of hope. To make sure that hope arrives faster and more reliably than…

The Multi-Mission Powerhouse: How the Airbus H145 is Modernizing European Rescue. Airbus’ H145 Helicopter. Avinics orders 15 Airbus H145 Helicopter: When emergency medical teams or offshore workers across Europe look up to the sky, they are increasingly likely to see the sleek silhouette of an Airbus H145 helicopter. In a major move to modernize its fleet, Avincis, which stands as Europe’s…

5 IAF lost lives in AN-32 crash in Jorhat, Assam. (13.06.2026). Indian Air Force AN-32 Crashes in Jorhat Assam: JORHAT, ASSAM — A routine military sortie turned into a national tragedy today when an Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1000 hours, has claimed the lives of five personnel on board, plunging the…

India Joins Select Nations with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Intercept Capability. India DRDO conducted several missile tests successfully on 10 and 11th June 2026. India DRDO Missile Test: In a massive leap forward for national security, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully validated a suite of next-generation defence technologies designed to neutralize…

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been named new chief of Indian Army. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will succeed Gen Upendra Dwivedi as Indian Army Chief: NEW DELHI — In a significant transition of military leadership, the Government of India has officially appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will…

OHB-Rheinmetall partnership. OHB-Rheinmetall Partnership Aims to Shield Germany’s Military Network: In an era where modern warfare and national security are increasingly dictated by data supremacy, two of Germany’s leading defense and aerospace heavyweights have officially joined forces. OHB and Rheinmetall have announced the formal establishment of their joint venture, OHB Rheinmetall Space…

Quantum Systems’ CUAS on Airbus U-145 Uncrewed Helicopter. Airbus Integrates Quantum Systems C-UAS Interceptors Across Helicopter Fleet: BERLIN, Germany — The rapid proliferation of low-cost, high-impact uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) has fundamentally altered the landscape of modern warfare. As asymmetric drone threats increasingly dictate the terms of engagement on the battlefield, the global…

Airbus, Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint HPS MoU. Airbus, Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint, and High Performance Space Structure Systems (HPS) Consortium: BERLIN AIR SHOW, Germany — The geopolitical landscape is shifting beneath our feet, but the race for strategic autonomy is increasingly being fought hundreds of miles above them. Against the backdrop of the Berlin Air Show, Airbus Defence…

Airbus and Ukraine’s UAV manufacturer SkyFall sign MoU at ILA Berlin 2026. Airbus and SkyFall Forge Alliance to Revolutionize European Air Defence: BERLIN, Germany — The bustling runways of the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, host to this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA), became the backdrop for a defining moment in European security. In a move that signals a paradigm shift in how…

Airbus Diehl-Defence MoU signing ceremony at ILA Berlin 2026. Shielding Europe: Airbus and Diehl Defence Deepen Alliance to Scale Up Air and Missile Defense: BERLIN, Germany — In a major move to fortify European airspace amid evolving global security challenges, defense giants Airbus Defence and Space and Diehl Defence have officially signed a strategic agreement to intensify their cooperation in…

Rheinmetall ERC System will manufacture heavy drone in North Rhine Westphalia. Victor U250 Production Hub Planned for Western Germany: BERLIN — In a major move to bolster domestic high-tech manufacturing and secure European technological sovereignty, a powerful new aerospace alliance has emerged at the ILA Berlin 2026 air show. Defense giant Rheinmetall AG, eVTOL innovator ERC System GmbH, and…

E-LynX SDR. Elbit Systems Expands E-LynX Family at ILA Berlin: BERLIN — As modern warfare rapidly shifts toward digitalization and autonomous operations, the ability to maintain secure, uninterrupted data flow between human combatants and robotic systems has become the ultimate battlefield commodity. Recognizing this critical shift, Elbit Systems Ltd. officially launched the E-LynX UxS at the ILA…