Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard
Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.
Air Force says F-47 sixth-generation fighter remains on track for first flight within two years and 2028 debut
e U.S. Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter remains on track to fly within two years, a senior acquisition official said on February 25.
Diehl Defence presents unified IRIS-T SLM/SLX launcher as European alternative to U.S. Patriot air defence system
Diehl Defence has unveiled a unified missile launcher capable of firing both medium and long-range variants of its IRIS-T air defence system.
U.S. Navy: USS Gerald R. Ford crew maintains readiness and morale during extended eight-month deployment
More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors aboard USS Gerald R. Ford continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while operating far from home.
Hanwha Aerospace delivers first Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers from Geelong facility
Hanwha Aerospace subsidiary Hanwha Defence Australia has completed production of the first three Australian-made AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzers at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Victoria.
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Operation Roaring Lion: Israeli Air Force conducts precision strikes on Iranian ballistic missile launch systems [VIDEO]
The Israel Defense Forces has released its first official footage of Israeli Air Force strikes carried out in Tehran and other locations across Iran under Operation Roaring Lion.
Iran fires ballistic missiles at U.S. Al Dhafra Air Base in UAE as THAAD system intercepts incoming threats
Iranian ballistic missiles targeted Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, according to preliminary regional reports, with air defenses intercepting incoming threats near Abu Dhabi.
U.S. and Israel launch sweeping strikes on Iran as Trump announces major combat operations and urges regime change
“A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran,” Trump said in a video posted to Truth Social at 2:30 a.m. “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people.” Trump urged members of Iran’s military…
Air Force says F-47 sixth-generation fighter remains on track for first flight within two years and 2028 debut
e U.S. Air Force’s F-47 sixth-generation fighter remains on track to fly within two years, a senior acquisition official said on February 25.
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Green Berets conduct Arctic training in Alaska during JPMRC 26-02 to support large-scale combat operations
Green Berets trained in extreme subarctic conditions across central and southern Alaska during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 26-02 rotation.
Lockheed Martin NGC2 prototype enables live-fire sensor-to-shooter operations at Army Lightning Surge 2 exercise
Lockheed Martin announced that its team’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype successfully supported live-fire operations during the U.S. Army’s Lightning Surge 2 exercise.
RENK Group plans expansion into Poland with €500 million investment and new service facilities for Eastern Europe
RENK Group intends to open new service and production facilities to support customers in Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic states.
Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme to supply five Role 2 field hospitals to Danish Ministry of Defence under new contract
Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme has signed a contract with the Danish procurement authority for the delivery of five Role 2 field hospitals.
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Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard
Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.
Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö
Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.
TKMS holds first AGM as independent company, reports €18.7 billion record order backlog and sets long-term growth strategy
TKMS held its first Annual General Meeting as an independent, publicly listed company, setting out plans for long-term growth and a strengthened market position.
Virginia-class submarine USS North Dakota undocks after major maintenance and modernization at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) was safely undocked on Feb. 26, marking a key milestone in its maintenance and modernization availability.
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Netherlands Space Command selects GMV’s Ecosstm to enhance national Space Domain Awareness capability
GMV has been selected by the Netherlands Space Operations Centre to strengthen its Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
Boeing opens new production line in California to support U.S. Space Force missile warning satellites
Boeing announced on 20 February that it has opened a new production line dedicated to building electro-optical infrared sensors for the U.S. Space Force and other customers.
Kratos awarded multi-million contract from Airbus to deliver ground system for OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Airbus Defence and Space to provide a ground segment supporting the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.