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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and UK Ministry of Defence demonstrate F-35 ground-effector integration in Babel Fish exercise
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division and the UK Ministry of Defence have completed an exercise, designated Babel Fish, that expands on the previous Project DEIMOS by integrating F-35 targeting data directly with British Army ground effectors.
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U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division tests next-generation command systems ahead of PCC6 exercise
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Israel delivers first Tamir interceptors to U.S. Marine Corps for MRIC air defense system deployment milestone
U.S. Department of War proposes $1.5 trillion budget with $71 billion allocated to modernize nuclear triad capabilities
Norway receives first Leopard 2A8 tanks at Rena camp as part of Army modernisation under NATO targets
U.S. Air Force advances Dragon Cart program to expand palletized strike capabilities from cargo aircraft
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Lockheed Martin Australia expands Black Hawk sustainment workforce beyond 200 to support army fleet readiness
U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division tests next-generation command systems ahead of PCC6 exercise
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 ends with focus on joint interoperability and Indo-Pacific combat readiness
Ukraine procures 8,000 Octopus interceptors to strengthen air defence and counter drone threats
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RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 ends with focus on joint interoperability and Indo-Pacific combat readiness
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-1 concluded on May 1, 2026, after two weeks of realistic air combat training and dynamic flight operations at Eielson Air Force Base.
Ukraine procures 8,000 Octopus interceptors to strengthen air defence and counter drone threats
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced the procurement of 8,000 Octopus interceptors for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan to strengthen defence against drone threats in Middle East
The United Kingdom has successfully tested new British-built Skyhammer interceptor missiles and launchers in Jordan, aiming to enhance protection against drone attacks for UK forces and Gulf partners.
Aselsan demonstrates KORKUT 25 AI-driven counter-drone system in live-fire exercise attended by delegates from 15 countries
Turkish defence company Aselsan has conducted a live-fire demonstration of its KORKUT 25 counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system.
U.S. Air Force expands E-7 Wedgetail order to seven aircraft with $2.4 billion contract amendment
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced on April 30 that the Pentagon has placed an order for five additional E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and command aircraft.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and UK Ministry of Defence demonstrate F-35 ground-effector integration in Babel Fish exercise
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division and the UK Ministry of Defence have completed an exercise, designated Babel Fish, that expands on the previous Project DEIMOS by integrating F-35 targeting data directly with British Army ground effectors.
Norway receives first Leopard 2A8 tanks at Rena camp as part of Army modernisation under NATO targets
Two of Norway’s first new Leopard 2A8 NO main battle tanks have arrived at Rena camp in Østerdalen, marking a key step in the modernisation of the Norwegian Army.
Hanwha Defense USA to establish Alabama Facility to support K9 howitzer production and U.S. artillery modernization
The company signed a three-year lease for the site and plans to invest more than $2 million in the U.S. artillery system supply chain.
Lithuania signs deal amendment with U.S. to acquire second HIMARS battery, strengthening defence capabilities
Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and the U.S. government have signed an amendment to an existing contract for the acquisition of a second HIMARS rocket artillery battery.
MBDA and Safran test THUNDART rocket artillery system, marking milestone ahead of France’s LRU replacement decision
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have conducted the first successful firing of the THUNDART next-generation artillery system, marking a key milestone in its development.
Otokar signs agreement to acquire Romanian manufacturer, expanding NATO-aligned armoured vehicle production capacity
Otokar has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Automecanica S.A. and its production facility in Mediaș, Romania.
ELVO and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles sign MoU to boost Greek defence manufacturing and military vehicle production
The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation in the integration of logistic and advanced superstructures, including air defence systems, […]
Halifax Shipyard launches first Arctic patrol vessel for Canadian Coast Guard under national shipbuilding programme
The 104.7-metre ship is now berthed at Halifax Shipyard, where work will continue ahead of sea trials and delivery to […]
Rheinmetall christens final K130 corvette Lübeck as German Navy programme reaches key construction milestone
The vessel, named LÜBECK, was formally christened during a ceremony attended by representatives from government, industry and the Bundeswehr. Among […]
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
The SHIMBAD programme, or Shipborne MultiBand AESA Demonstrator, is backed by the European Defence Fund and has an estimated total […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $283 million U.S. Navy contract for FF(X) frigate lead yard support
HII announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its Ingalls Shipbuilding division a $283 million contract to carry out lead yard support activities for the new FF(X) class frigate program.
Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
TKMS announced that the Tamandaré (F200) has officially entered operational service with the Brazilian Navy following a commissioning ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro.
BlackSky secures $30 million one-year contract as international customer expands use of real-time ISR services
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a nearly $30 million, one-year Assured contract from an international defense customer.
U.S. Space Force sets record with five different rocket launches in April, marking major milestone in space operations
United States Space Force said Space Launch Delta 45 and the Eastern Range set a new record in April by supporting five different types of launch vehicles in a single month.
Lockheed Martin completes key production milestone for GPS IIIF satellite ahead of first launch
The continued production and deployment of GPS IIIF satellites is aimed at maintaining reliable global coverage while adding new capabilities […]
U.S. Space Force expands space-based airborne tracking program to strengthen battlefield surveillance capabilities
The program is designed to provide the Joint Force with persistent battlefield surveillance by continuously tracking airborne threats from space. […]
BAE Systems begins production and deliveries of NavGuide military GPS receiver to replace long-serving DAGR system
BAE Systems has entered full production of its NavGuide system and has begun initial deliveries of the secure positioning device designed for U.S. and allied military forces.
Raytheon delivers second missile-warning sensor for U.S. Space Force’s next-generation OPIR satellite program
Raytheon has delivered a second missile-warning sensor to Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Space Force Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Block 0 satellite program.