Sweden reaches Full Operational Capability for Patriot air defence system after final readiness tests
Sweden will enter a new phase in its introduction of the Patriot air defence system as the Armed Forces confirm full operational capability at the turn of the year.
Trump says he may approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as talks resume ahead White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin.
B61-12 nuclear bomb flight tests on F-35 confirm weapon system performance and support U.S. stockpile reliability
Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have confirmed the successful completion of B61-12 stockpile flight tests on an F-35 aircraft.
Sweden signs new contract with MBDA for additional CAMM missiles to boost naval air defence
MBDA has signed a contract amendment with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for further deliveries of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM).
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers train with Finland and Sweden in NATO-led exercises across Europe and Nordic region
U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers have begun a new round of training in Europe, involving Sweden and Finland as part of wider coordination efforts with NATO allies.
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Sweden reaches Full Operational Capability for Patriot air defence system after final readiness tests
Sweden will enter a new phase in its introduction of the Patriot air defence system as the Armed Forces confirm full operational capability at the turn of the year.
Saab highlights Gripen E, GlobalEye and dew defence technologies at Dubai Airshow 2025
Saab will exhibit at the Dubai Airshow from 17 to 21 November at Dubai World Central, where it will present a wide range of systems designed to strengthen air power and national security.
Trump says he may approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia as talks resume ahead White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin.
Rostec to present new air defence systems including Pantsir-SMD-E at Dubai Airshow 2025
Russia’s Rostec State Corporation will present several air defence systems at the Dubai Airshow 2025, including the new Pantsir-SMD-E surface-to-air missile system.
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Nordic and Baltic nations progress joint CV90 acquisition plan and deepen defence cooperation
Six European countries strengthened their joint plan for a potential multinational procurement of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles by signing an arrangement document on 12 November 2025.
Meprolight showcased new MVO riflescope family at Defence and Security Thailand event
Meprolight showcased its MVO riflescope family to the defence market at the concluded Defence and Security Thailand event, presenting three models designed for a range of tactical and professional shooting scenarios.
General Dynamics UK highlights AJAX progress as British Army achieves Initial Operating Capability
General Dynamics UK has detailed the progress of the AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme, following the British Army’s announcement that the platform has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
Romania decides to acquire nearly 300 Lynx combat vehicles from Rheinmetall, media reports
According to Euronews Romania, the Romanian government has confirmed the purchase of 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from Germany’s Rheinmetall, including 46 specialist variants based on the same chassis.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group enters Caribbean to support operations against criminal networks
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has transited the Anegada Passage and entered the Caribbean Sea on 16 November.
U.S. Navy commissions USS Pierre as final Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) during a ceremony in Panama City, Florida on 15 November.
United States backs South Korea’s nuclear submarine plan as leaders expand shipbuilding and defence ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the United States had agreed to support Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines as both governments released final details of their trade and security agreement.
Five Eyes partners deepen ties with U.S. Navy Project Overmatch ahead of RIMPAC 2026 exercise
Naval officers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom joined Project Overmatch in September for joint planning sessions in San Diego.
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Dream Chaser spaceplane advances toward first mission after completing key pre-flight tests at KSC
Sierra Space has confirmed that its Dream Chaser spaceplane has completed a series of critical pre-flight tests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking continued progress toward its first free-flyer mission.
Second Boeing-built ViaSat-3 F2 satellite reaches orbit and begins on-orbit commissioning phase
The second ViaSat-3 satellite, built by Boeing on its high power 702MP+ platform, has been confirmed healthy on orbit following its launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 10:04 p.m. Eastern Time.
Space Kinetic secures DARPA contract to advance asymmetric space-based missile defence system
Space Kinetic has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the DARPA to accelerate the development of its asymmetric space-based missile defence architecture.
L3Harris and NASA complete second RS-25 test for Artemis V using cost-reducing manufacturing
NASA and L3Harris Technologies have successfully test-fired the second RS-25 engine for the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which will support NASA’s Artemis V mission.
