Diehl & POLARIS to Launch IRIS-T from Drones
Diehl Defence and POLARIS signed a deal at the Paris Air Show to integrate the IRIS-T missile onto POLARIS’ unmanned aerial systems.
The new AirLAS system offers extended range, reusable platforms, and multi-domain deployment, with flight tests planned this year.
Rheinmetall Debuts SSW40 Auto Grenade Launcher
Rheinmetall has debuted the SSW40, the world’s first magazine-fed, shoulder-fired automatic 40mm grenade launcher. Designed for the Bundeswehr, it bridges the 400–1,000m range gap with multiple ammo types, including HE, anti-tank, and airburst.
Weighing 4kg and semi-auto by default, it supports rapid reloads, IR sights, and can be mounted for full-auto fire. With new medium-velocity rounds, it reaches up to 900m. Production starts this year, with a NATO customer confirmed and a Bundeswehr order expected.
Portugal Equips Super Tucano with R&S Secure Radios
Portugal’s new A-29N Super Tucano aircraft will feature Rohde & Schwarz SOVERON AR radios, enabling secure, real-time voice and data communications. T
he MR6000R systems include frequency hopping, HAVE QUICK II, SATURN waveforms, and R&S SECOS encryption for robust performance in networked operations.
Helsing Raises €600M to Boost EU Defence AI
Helsing has secured €600M in Series D funding-led by Daniel Ek’s Prima Materia and joined by Saab and other major investors-bringing its valuation to €12B. The funding strengthens Europe’s push for AI-driven defence autonomy amid rising global threats.
Helsing’s tech spans drones, autonomous aircraft, and underwater systems, positioning it as a leader in cross-domain defence innovation.