U.S. Air Force deploys aircraft and personnel to Norway for NATO Cold Response 26 exercise
U.S. Air Force personnel and several types of aircraft have arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in exercise Cold Response 26.
Northrop Grumman highlights Illinois facility as hub for electronic warfare and aerospace innovation
Northrop Grumman says its Rolling Meadows facility in Illinois plays a central role in advancing electronic warfare, survivability systems and space technologies.
Switzerland likely to reduce Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet order from 36 to about 30 aircraft
The Swiss government expects the country’s planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets to be reduced from 36 aircraft to around 30 due to rising costs.
Hegseth says U.S. resources and combat power sufficient to sustain Iran operation
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the United States has sufficient will and resources to continue military operations against Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
U.S. space and cyber forces lead early phase of Operation Epic Fury, enabling strikes on more than 1,000 Iranian targets
U.S. space and cyber forces played a leading role in the initial phase of strikes against Iran, according to Pentagon officials.
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Pratt & Whitney video of XA103 engine shows possible concept of future U.S. Air Force F-47 sixth generation fighter
Pratt & Whitney has presented new details about its XA103 engine, developed under the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program for the U.S. Air Force’s future fighter aircraft.
U.S. Air Force deploys aircraft and personnel to Norway for NATO Cold Response 26 exercise
U.S. Air Force personnel and several types of aircraft have arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in exercise Cold Response 26.
South Korean Cheongung II air defence system reportedly achieves first combat intercept in UAE
The South Korean Cheongung II (KM-SAM Block II) medium-range air defence system has reportedly carried out its first recorded combat interception.
174th Attack Wing records MQ-9 operational milestones during Sentry South 26-2 exercise
The 174th Attack Wing of the New York Air National Guard deployed 36 Airmen to the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, to participate in exercise Sentry South 26-2.
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Lithuania designates Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly project as strategically important
The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation recognising the planned Leopard 2A8 tank assembly plant as a project addressing urgent national security and defence needs.
U.S. and Estonian forces test counter-drone technologies during Digital Shield exercise in Estonia
United States and Estonian forces have launched Exercise Digital Shield 2026 to evaluate emerging air defence technologies on NATO’s eastern flank.
Romania’s infantry fighting vehicle procurement draws scrutiny over transparency and industrial impact
Concerns are mounting that moves to favour a particular platform could undermine confidence in the transparency of Romania’s infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) procurement.
RENK America to supply AVDS-1790 engines under $57 million U.S. Army contract
RENK America has been awarded a $57 million contract from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support in Warren to supply AVDS-1790 engines for the U.S. Army.
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U.S. Navy: USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group completes COMPTUEX certification exercise
The Sailors, ships, squadrons and staff of the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group have completed the Composite Training Unit Exercise, known as COMPTUEX.
TKMS and CAE sign teaming agreement to support training and simulation for Canada’s future submarine fleet capability
TKMS and CAE have signed a Teaming Agreement to strengthen cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capability.
U.S. Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship Soleimani with Mark 48 torpedo in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
Saildrone integrates sub-bottom profiler on Voyager USV to strengthen Baltic Sea infrastructure monitoring
Saildrone has announced the successful integration and operation of a sub-bottom profiler on its Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle.
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IAI supports Israel Defense Forces’ operations through satellite capabilities during Iran campaign
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and the Israel Defense Forces.
BlackSky secures seven-figure award under NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a seven-figure award under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order.
U.S. space and cyber forces lead early phase of Operation Epic Fury, enabling strikes on more than 1,000 Iranian targets
U.S. space and cyber forces played a leading role in the initial phase of strikes against Iran, according to Pentagon officials.
Lockheed Martin to provide anti-jamming payload for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite program
Lockheed Martin will provide an advanced anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System.
