Ukraine says middle-strike drone operations are increasing pressure on Russian military infrastructure
Ukraine is systematically expanding the use of middle-strike drones to hit Russian military targets at operational depth, according to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
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Norway has signed the Framework Agreement for the Patria-led Common Armoured Vehicle System programme
Russia urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, citing planned strikes on defence industry facilities
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv after Russian forces carried out a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital
Ukraine completes largest artillery ammunition procurement to expand long-range fire capability
Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency DOT has completed the largest procurement by value in its history, contracting 155 mm long-range artillery rounds
L3Harris highlights WESCAM sensors for Arctic surveillance and counter-unmanned systems missions
L3Harris Technologies said the Arctic is becoming a more contested operational domain that requires persistent surveillance across vast and remote areas
Ukraine says middle-strike drone operations are increasing pressure on Russian military infrastructure
Ukraine is systematically expanding the use of middle-strike drones to hit Russian military targets at operational depth, according to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
NATO allied airpower trains over Baltic region to strengthen counter-A2AD capabilities
NATO allied air forces conducted a high-end training event over the Baltic region on 21 May 2026 to strengthen multi-domain integration and counter anti-access/area denial capabilities
Thales to modernise mission systems on Hellenic Navy Hydra-class frigates under new contract
Thales has signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments to begin modernising the mission system of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates
Patria and NestAI partner to add adaptive AI to unmanned aerial systems for European defence
Patria and NestAI have entered a technology partnership to bring adaptive artificial intelligence capabilities to unmanned systems for European defence forces
Russia confirms Oreshnik use in massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on 24 May 2026 with 690 aerial weapons, including 90 missiles and 600 uncrewed systems of various types, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Telegram
BAE Systems says Typhoon is entering new capability phase with APKWS, advanced radar and faster mission computing
BAE Systems said work to bring APKWS technology to Royal Air Force Typhoons in the Middle East marked a major step in the aircraft’s weapons capability
U.S. defense budget plans emergency purchase of F-15EX Eagel II fighters to replace aging F-15C/D fleet
The U.S. Department of Defense’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal includes an emergency purchase of 24 F-15EX Eagle II heavy fighters for the U.S. Air Force. The planned acquisition is valued at $2.66 billion
U.S. Space Force awards Rocket Lab contract to build GEO satellites for space domain awareness
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design, manufacture, integrate and operate two geostationary satellites
Ukraine’s defence intelligence details Russia’s new Geran-4 jet-powered strike drone and foreign components
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published details of Russia’s new jet-powered strike uncrewed aerial vehicle, the Geran-4.
Ukraine says middle-strike drone operations are increasing pressure on Russian military infrastructure
Ukraine is systematically expanding the use of middle-strike drones to hit Russian military targets at operational depth, according to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
NATO allied airpower trains over Baltic region to strengthen counter-A2AD capabilities
NATO allied air forces conducted a high-end training event over the Baltic region on 21 May 2026 to strengthen multi-domain integration and counter anti-access/area denial capabilities.
GE Aerospace wins T700 engine support contract for British Army Apache AH-64E attack helicopter fleet
GE Aerospace has received a three-year contract from Boeing Defence UK Ltd to continue supporting the T700-GE-T701D engines powering the British Army’s Apache AH-64E fleet.
Russia confirms Oreshnik use in massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on 24 May 2026 with 690 aerial weapons, including 90 missiles and 600 uncrewed systems of various types, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Telegram.
L3Harris advances rotating detonation engine technology with tests for future missile systems
L3Harris Technologies said it has completed self-funded testing of two advanced rotating detonation engines, marking a step toward flight-ready propulsion systems.
Thales completes first X-Fire launcher firings for long-range land strike capability
Thales has completed the first live firings from its X-Fire launcher, confirming the maturity of the land-based long-range strike system.
Ukraine completes largest artillery ammunition procurement to expand long-range fire capability
Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency DOT has completed the largest procurement by value in its history, contracting 155 mm long-range artillery rounds.
U.S. Army shows M1E3 Abrams main battle tank concept with unmanned turret and hybrid powertrain
The U.S. Army presented a rendering of the M1E3 main battle tank during the Michigan Defense Expo 2026 in Detroit.
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Thales test GMLRS warhead in Australia in 11 weeks
Lockheed Martin Australia, Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia have completed the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test range near Bourke, New South Wales.
U.S. Army V Corps proves global response capability in multinational Saber Strike 26 exercise
U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, took part in a multinational force-on-force exercise in Finland from May 18 to 21.
U.S. Army shows XM30 infantry fighting vehicle designs competing to replace Bradley fleet
The U.S. Army unveiled designs for infantry fighting vehicles competing in the XM30 programme during the Michigan Defense Expo 2026 in Detroit.
Thales to modernise mission systems on Hellenic Navy Hydra-class frigates under new contract
Thales has signed a contract with Greece’s General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments to begin modernising the mission system of the Hellenic Navy’s Hydra-class frigates.
Hanwha Ocean: KSS-III submarine reaches Canada after long-range voyage to support patrol submarine bid
A Republic of Korea Navy KSS-III submarine built by Hanwha Ocean has arrived at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in British Columbia after a voyage of more than 14,000 km from South Korea.
Sweden opens negotiations with France for four Luleå-class frigates to strengthen naval air defence
The Swedish Government has instructed the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to begin negotiations with France on the procurement of four frigates based on Naval Group’s FDI concept.
South Korea begins formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines
South Korea’s military has begun the formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Navy document cited by The Korea Times.
Rauma Marine Constructions launches second Pohjanmaa-class corvette as Finnish Navy programme enters series production
Rauma Marine Constructions has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy at Rauma Shipyard.
Hanwha Ocean says KSS-III submarine verified communications interoperability with Royal Canadian Navy
Hanwha Ocean said the Republic of Korea Navy’s Dosan Ahn Chang-ho KSS-III submarine has successfully completed communications interoperability verification with the Royal Canadian Navy.
U.S. Space Force awards Rocket Lab contract to build GEO satellites for space domain awareness
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design, manufacture, integrate and operate two geostationary satellites.
UK activates Borealis space awareness system to help protect satellites and critical services
The UK has made operational a new space awareness system designed to help protect national satellites and the services they provide.
Rohde & Schwarz and INFOZAHYST partner to promote new electromagnetic warfare systems globally
Rohde & Schwarz and Ukrainian company INFOZAHYST have signed a Memorandum of Partnership to promote a new line of defence products internationally.
U.S. Department of War releases second batch of UFO files with videos requested by lawmakers
The U.S. Department of War released a second batch of UFO-related files on Friday, following an initial disclosure that included previously unseen documents connected to public incidents.
Vandenberg Space Force Base completes dual-launch night with Falcon 9 Mission and Minuteman III test over Pacific
Vandenberg Space Force Base completed a dual-launch operation on May 19 and 20, sending a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit before supporting an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test over the Pacific.
ICEYE secures €300 million revolving credit facility to support global growth and customer contracts
ICEYE has secured a €300 million three-year committed revolving credit facility to support continued growth.