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A waste incineration area exploded at a gunpowder plant in Granada. Two people suffered minor injuries, while a trade union reports three injured.
Three vehicles burned at the Rheinmetall construction site near Kassel-Calden Airport. Police suspect arson with a possible political motive.
Destinus and Helsing plan to jointly produce Ruta missiles in Germany. The project with Rheinmetall, announced earlier, has been called into question.
Near the Rheinmetall plant in Berlin, nine protesters glued themselves to the road. Up to 90 police officers were deployed to detach them.
According to media reports, Ukraine is using K3 Scout drones to strike Russian ports. The scale of their use and the fact that the drones were transferred have not been officially confirmed.
Russian special services are preparing attacks on the heads of European defense companies, enlisting organized criminal groups. The goal is to intimidate businesses and weaken support for Ukraine.
Samoa’s Prime Minister La’auli‘alemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologized for a Nazi salute and the words "Heil Hitler" in a 2007 video. He stated that he rejects Nazism, antisemitism, and racism.
Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched the partnership's first satellite into orbit. It will collect data for early warning and air defense systems.
In less than a year, the Rheinmetall plant in Unterlüß produced tens of thousands of 155 mm shells for Ukraine. In 2027, capacity will increase to 350,000 per year.
Rheinmetall has delivered millions of artillery, anti-aircraft, tank and mortar rounds to Ukraine. These include 155 mm shells and AHEAD ammunition for air defense.
The Kramatorsk factory has mastered the production of artillery barrels in calibers up to 155 mm. The enterprise supplies them for the M777, Archer, Krab, and other systems.
The Air Force has demonstrated the Skyranger 35 on a Leopard 1 chassis for the first time. The system engages aerial targets with 35 mm programmable ammunition.
General Dynamics has delivered the first XM30 Wolf prototype to the United States for testing. The winner of the competition to select the Bradley’s successor is expected to be chosen in 2027.
Companies supplying weapons and drones to Ukraine have been informed about the risks of espionage, cyberattacks, and sabotage. Some have already tightened security.
German concern Rheinmetall has unveiled a new-generation frigate GMF 140, 140 meters long. The ship features air defense systems, anti-submarine weapons, and 64 missiles in vertical launch systems.
China imposed export controls on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall, in response to the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia. The EU is assessing Beijing's measures, and the economic consequences may be limited.
The United Kingdom and Germany have signed agreements for defense cooperation, including the creation of the DPS missile. The missile is capable of striking targets in Russia at a distance of over 1,243 miles.
Boeing increased production of seeker heads for PAC-3 missiles by 30% in 2025, manufacturing 650 units. In 2026, the company plans to bring the figure to 850 units.
Eurosatory-2026 has started in Paris with the participation of 2,000 companies from 60 countries. Over 60 Ukrainian manufacturers presented the latest drones and missiles.
Rheinmetall CEO stated there is a risk of France withdrawing from the MGCS project. Paris plans to cut funding for the program by more than half.
More than 60 Ukrainian companies will showcase their developments at Eurosatory-2026 in Paris.
One of the largest international exhibitions in the field of defense and security, Eurosatory-2026, kicks off in Paris on June 15. The Ukrainian company Fire Point, developer of the FREYJA anti-ballistic software, will participate in the event.
The defense sector accounted for one-third of Ukraine's GDP growth in 2024. Domestic production currently covers 40% of the front line's armament needs.
Russia is demanding 47 million euros from Rheinmetall for an unfinished center in Mulino. Work was halted in 2014 due to sanctions following the annexation of Crimea.
The Fire Point company presented the Freya project to combat ballistic missiles amid a shortage of Patriot systems. The system will serve as a cheaper and faster alternative.
Rutte will discuss investments in air defense and missiles with defense companies. The goal is to strengthen Europe and demonstrate to Donald Trump a readiness for spending.
Rheinmetall's revenue amounted to 1. 9 billion euros, compared to the expected 2.3 billion euros. The company attributes this to payment deferrals and an accident at its Spanish plant.
Securities of CSG and other arms giants sharply declined on the Amsterdam stock exchange. The fall is linked to forecasts of a lull in hostilities in Ukraine.
The President emphasized the high technological level of the Ukrainian defense industry in response to Armin Papperger's criticism. The results of their work are proven on the battlefield.
The German concern Rheinmetall apologized for Armin Papperger's words about Ukrainian drones. The company noted Ukraine's innovativeness and fighting spirit.