Canada weighs Saab, Boeing and L3Harris early warning aircraft for future surveillance fleet
Canada is preparing to select a new fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft as part of a military modernization effort focused on detecting threats such as hypersonic and cruise missiles.
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U.S. Air Force launches study of future heavy bomber options beyond upgraded B-52 Stratofortress fleet
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to examine future options for long-range strike aircraft beyond the B-52 Stratofortress, according to fiscal 2027 budget documents.
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Saab launches Bolide 2 missile to enhance RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system capabilities
Ukraine and Sweden expand cooperation on Gripen jets, air defence and military technology projects
U.S. and allied troops test counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap exercise in Lithuania
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U.S. Senate passes Maverick Act to transfer retired F-14 Tomcat fighters for preservation and possible restoration
The U.S. Senate passed the Maverick Act on May 1, 2026, authorizing the transfer of three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter aircraft from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base storage facility in Arizona to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama
Canada weighs Saab, Boeing and L3Harris early warning aircraft for future surveillance fleet
Canada is preparing to select a new fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft as part of a military modernization effort focused on detecting threats such as hypersonic and cruise missiles
Embraer reports record first-quarter 2026 revenue as defense aircraft deliveries and military programs expand
Embraer reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$1.4 billion, the highest first-quarter revenue in the company’s history
Poland to establish Europe’s only Abrams tank engine overhaul facility under new government-funded programme
Poland will become the only country in Europe capable of carrying out maintenance and overhaul work on engines used in U.S.-made Abrams tanks under a new government-funded programme
U.S. and German air force weapons schools deepen rotary-wing training cooperation through joint integration
The U.S. Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron recently hosted a delegation from the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 for a nine-day integration event focused on advancing allied combat tactics and rotary-wing training
Future U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller delayed to 2034 - USNI News
The future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), one of the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers, has been delayed by two years and is now expected to be delivered in February 2034
Picatinny Arsenal hosts kinetic C-UAS Industry Day to advance counter-drone technologies for U.S. forces
More than 150 government and industry representatives gathered at Picatinny Arsenal on April 28 for the Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Industry Day
Sweden supplies airfield maintenance equipment to Ukraine to support military aviation operations
Sweden has delivered specialised equipment to support the operation and maintenance of military airfields in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said
Pentagon releases first declassified UFO files under Trump-ordered government transparency initiative
The U.S. Department of War on Friday released a new tranche of declassified files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena under a transparency initiative ordered by President Donald Trump
Northrop Grumman advances solid rocket motor technology with series of rapid propulsion tests
Northrop Grumman has completed three company-funded static tests of solid rocket motors over the past five months, demonstrating new propulsion technologies designed for defense and deep-space missions
U.S. Army conducts first Tomahawk strike drill inside first island chain during Philippines exercise
U.S. forces launched a Tomahawk cruise missile during a long-range precision strike exercise in the Philippines earlier this week, marking the first known drill of its kind within the first island chain
U.S. Navy: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Daniel Inouye returns to Pacific Fleet ahead of maintenance schedule
The USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) rejoined the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April after completing a complex maintenance period eight days ahead of schedule
Türkiye’s Baykar secures first export order for Bayraktar Kizilelma combat drones from Indonesia
Turkish defence company Baykar signed an agreement on 6 May during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul to supply Indonesia with 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft.
U.S. Senate passes Maverick Act to transfer retired F-14 Tomcat fighters for preservation and possible restoration
The U.S. Senate passed the Maverick Act on May 1, 2026, authorizing the transfer of three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter aircraft from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base storage facility in Arizona to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Canada weighs Saab, Boeing and L3Harris early warning aircraft for future surveillance fleet
Canada is preparing to select a new fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft as part of a military modernization effort focused on detecting threats such as hypersonic and cruise missiles.
Embraer reports record first-quarter 2026 revenue as defense aircraft deliveries and military programs expand
Embraer reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$1.4 billion, the highest first-quarter revenue in the company’s history.
U.S. Air Force launches study of future heavy bomber options beyond upgraded B-52 Stratofortress fleet
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to examine future options for long-range strike aircraft beyond the B-52 Stratofortress, according to fiscal 2027 budget documents.
Anduril secures Dutch contract to deliver integrated counter-drone air protection systems
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded Anduril Industries a contract to provide counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities aimed at strengthening protection against drone threats.
Picatinny Arsenal hosts kinetic C-UAS Industry Day to advance counter-drone technologies for U.S. forces
More than 150 government and industry representatives gathered at Picatinny Arsenal on April 28 for the Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Industry Day.
RENK America secures more than $113 million in first-quarter orders for military mobility systems
RENK America reported a strong start to 2026 after securing more than $113 million in orders during the first quarter.
U.S. Army’s Yuma Test Center deploys new proof gun system to support expansion of artillery production
The U.S. Army has introduced a new Proof Gun System at Yuma Test Center designed to test artillery gun tubes without requiring a complete weapon platform.
U.S. Army conducts first Tomahawk strike drill inside first island chain during Philippines exercise
U.S. forces launched a Tomahawk cruise missile during a long-range precision strike exercise in the Philippines earlier this week, marking the first known drill of its kind within the first island chain.
U.S. and allied troops test counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap exercise in Lithuania
Soldiers from the U.S. Army V Corps and allied forces are testing counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania.
Patria expands Czech defence partnership with new agreements for proposed AMV XP 8x8 vehicle programme
Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with key Czech state defence enterprises as part of efforts to support the Czech Armed Forces’ planned acquisition of a new 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle platform.
Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer Ted Stevens departs Ingalls Shipyard for Norfolk before commissioning
HII said the destroyer represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
TKMS receives first approval in principle for autonomous unmanned watercraft MUM demonstrator
TKMS has become the first company to receive an Approval in Principle for the design and development of an autonomous unmanned watercraft.
U.S. Navy: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Daniel Inouye returns to Pacific Fleet ahead of maintenance schedule
The USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) rejoined the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April after completing a complex maintenance period eight days ahead of schedule.
BWX Technologies secures more than $1.4 billion in U.S. Navy contracts for Nuclear Propulsion Program
BWX Technologies has received contracts worth more than $1.4 billion under the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada launch Arctic Sentinel undersea research initiative
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have agreed to establish a new undersea research and development centre focused on Arctic surveillance technologies.
Royal Navy carrier HMS Prince of Wales deploys to North Atlantic and High North for NATO operations
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed Scotland for a deployment to the North Atlantic and High North aimed at demonstrating the United Kingdom’s commitment to regional security and NATO cooperation.
U.S. Space Force accelerates deployment of deep space radar network to strengthen orbital surveillance
United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.
Anduril leads industry team to develop space-based interceptors for U.S. Space Force Golden Dome program
Anduril Industries is leading a team of industry partners to develop space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force under the Golden Dome for America initiative.
Lockheed Martin and Nokia launch modular 5G solution sligned with U.S. defense open wrchitecture standards
Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions have introduced a modular 5G communications solution designed for U.S. and allied defense forces.
BlackSky secures new wave of Gen-3 On-Demand customers, expanding global subscription base
BlackSky Technology reported securing more than two dozen new customers for its Gen-3 On-Demand subscription services during the first quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
Swedish Armed Forces launch first military surveillance satellite, expanding national and NATO space capabilities
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched its first operational military reconnaissance and surveillance satellite, marking the country’s entry into the space domain.