L3Harris expands VAMPIRE counter-drone system production to meet growing demand from U.S. and allied forces
L3Harris Technologies has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems at a new production line in Huntsville, Alabama.
Saab and Cohere join forces on advanced AI for GlobalEye and future aerospace applications
Saab has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere to collaborate on advanced AI technologies, the Swedish defence firm said.
IDF reports 92% interception rate as Israel and U.S. integrate air and missile defense operations amid ongoing threats
Israel’s military said its air defense system, operating in coordination with the United States, is achieving high interception rates against ongoing missile and drone threats.
Elbit America presents SIGMA mobile tactical cannon as U.S. Army howitzer modernization candidate
Elbit America will present its SIGMA mobile tactical cannon at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 24 to 26.
Colt Canada awarded C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles for Canadian Armed Forces
Colt Canada has been awarded a C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles to the Canadian Armed Forces under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle project.
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Shield AI and Destinus complete two-month integration of Hivemind autonomy on the Hornet platform in Spain flight tests
Shield AI and Destinus have completed a rapid autonomy integration campaign on the Destinus Hornet platform, successfully validating flight tests in Segovia, Spain.
34th Fighter Squadron awarded Raytheon trophy as U.S. Air Force’s top fighter unit after extensive F-35A combat pperations
The 34th Fighter Squadron, known as the “Rude Rams” of the 388th Fighter Wing, has been named the top fighter squadron in the U.S. Air Force for 2025.
L3Harris expands VAMPIRE counter-drone system production to meet growing demand from U.S. and allied forces
L3Harris Technologies has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems at a new production line in Huntsville, Alabama.
Dutch F-35 fighters join U.S. and Japan in first joint air exercise at Misawa to strengthen interoperability in Indo-Pacific
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has begun a joint exercise with Japanese and United States forces at Misawa Air Base in Japan.
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Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace sign agreement to develop self-propelled artillery systems for Spanish Armed Forces
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a binding agreement to develop advanced self-propelled artillery systems tailored to the needs of the Spanish Armed Forces.
AeroVironment unveils LOCUST X3 directed energy system designed to counter unmanned aerial threats
AeroVironment Inc. announced the release of LOCUST X3, the third generation of its high-energy laser weapon system designed to counter unmanned aerial threats.
Oshkosh Defense to showcase integrated mobility and autonomous systems at AUSA Global Force 2026 event
Oshkosh Defense will present its latest integrated mobility solutions at the Association of the U.S. Army Global Force Symposium, held March 24–26.
MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase
The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.
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TKMS and ST Engineering to explore establishment of joint submarine service centre in Singapore for regional and global fleets
TKMS and ST Engineering’s Marine arm have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore establishing a joint service and maintenance centre in Singapore.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys to Eastern Mediterranean to support Cyprus defence operations
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defences alongside allied forces.
Royal Navy’s second Type 31 frigate HMS Active launched as construction programme advances in Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Active, has been launched during an operation carried out on 23 March
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrives in Greece for repairs after onboard fire during Middle East deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, arrived at Souda Bay in Crete on Monday for maintenance and repairs following an onboard fire.
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BlackSky wins seven-figure international contract extension for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI intelligence services
U.S. space intelligence company BlackSky has signed a seven-figure contract extension with an international customer for its Assured satellite data service.
Redwire selected to build Belgium’s first national security satellite MATTEO in partnership with Aerospacelab
Redwire Corporation has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite.
EDA launches VLEO-DEF programme to design Europe’s first military satellite concept for Very Low Earth Orbit
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a €15.65 million research contract with a European industry consortium to explore military satellite operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence
The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.