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Boeing unveils upgraded MQ-28 Ghost Bat with larger wing, internal weapons stations and extended combat reach
The upgraded MQ-28 has a maximum take-off weight increased from 10,000 pounds to 12,000 pounds.
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Sentinel Photonics launches LASERD NOMAD vehicle-mounted laser warning system for military platforms
Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF advance THORIS LCS laser-based counter-UAS system for mobile and fixed defence
U.S. launches strikes on Iran after downed Apache helicopter as ceasefire and Hormuz talks face renewed pressure
Airbus reports progress on Canada’s CC-330 Husky tanker-transport fleet as first A330MRTT completes conversion
Northrop Grumman develops new GaN chip for secure W-band links and next-generation wireless connectivity
Canada explores expanded fighter fleet as Saab links Gripen production plan to wider GlobalEye negotiations
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Safran plans further increase in AASM Hammer guided bomb production as investment supports higher annual output
Safran plans to further increase the production rate of AASM Hammer guided bombs, according to comments by Chief Executive Olivier Andriès in an interview with Le Tribune
Rheinmetall and ICEYE build German space-based reconnaissance architecture with NewSpace partners
Rheinmetall and ICEYE are establishing new space-based reconnaissance capabilities for Germany through their joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH
EUROGUARD project reaches design milestone in Estonia with prototype hull presentation at Baltic Workboats shipyard
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Romania orders Airbus H160 and H145 helicopters to strengthen emergency response, rescue and public safety missions
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs for 12 multirole helicopters
U.S. Air National Guard: 104th Fighter Wing leaders mark F-35A transition with fuselage signing at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility
Key leaders from the 104th Fighter Wing visited Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 27 to sign the fuselage bulkhead for one of the wing’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft
Denmark’s Lockheed Martin F-35 acquisition costs rise by $2.2 billion above original estimate, national audit office says
Denmark’s purchase of 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft will cost 14 billion kroner, or $2.2 billion, more than originally planned, according to a report by the Danish National Audit Office
Lockheed Martin highlights Divergent collaboration to accelerate digital design, prototyping and scalable production
Lockheed Martin said it is working with startups and emerging technology companies to accelerate speed, scale and mission impact
Northrop Grumman develops new GaN chip for secure W-band links and next-generation wireless connectivity
Northrop Grumman has developed a new Gallium Nitride chip designed to improve performance for military and commercial radio frequency applications
EDGE Group advances mobile SHADOW 25 loitering munition for rapid precision strikes from canister launch systems
EDGE Group is offering the SHADOW 25 loitering munition as a rapid precision-strike capability for armed forces operating in contested environments.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
Helsing presents CA-1EA autonomous electronic warfare aircraft as new variant of CA-1 Europa combat platform
Helsing has unveiled the CA-1 Electronic Attack, an AI-powered autonomous aircraft designed specifically for electronic warfare.
Boeing expands German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team with Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz for Luftwaffe offer
Boeing has expanded its German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team by adding Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz.
Boeing unveils upgraded MQ-28 Ghost Bat with larger wing, internal weapons stations and extended combat reach
The upgraded MQ-28 has a maximum take-off weight increased from 10,000 pounds to 12,000 pounds.
Lockheed Martin advances LRASM integration on F-35C after completing first phase of flight science testing
Lockheed Martin said it has supported the successful completion of the first phase of the U.S. Navy F-35C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Flight Sciences Test Program.
Israel highlights defence technology at ILA Berlin 2026 as record exports strengthen cooperation with Germany
Israel’s Ministry of Defense is leading a 15-company delegation to ILA Berlin 2026, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defence exhibitions.
Ukraine and Germany coordinate efforts to speed delivery of Patriot PAC-3 and IRIS-T air defence munitions
Ukraine said support should be directed rapidly to the areas with the greatest expected effect.
L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to U.S. Army under order worth up to $106 million
L3Harris Technologies said it has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems.
Sentinel Photonics launches LASERD NOMAD vehicle-mounted laser warning system for military platforms
Sentinel Photonics has launched LASERD NOMAD, the first system in its range of vehicle-mounted laser warning systems.
Challenger 3 tank completes further trials as UK programme advances upgraded British Army armoured capability
British media reported on 8 June that the modernised Challenger 3 main battle tank had completed another phase of trials.
Elbit Systems Sweden demonstrates digital land force network linking soldiers, vehicles and command posts [VIDEO]
Elbit Systems Sweden has completed a two-week series of live field demonstrations in Sweden, showcasing a digitalised land force network under realistic conditions.
RENK starts production of 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission for Leopard 2 main battle tank mobility systems at Augsburg site
RENK Group has started production of its 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission at its Augsburg site.
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
The AGM Artillery Gun Module artillery system will be procured on the Piranha IV carrier platform from Swiss manufacturer GDELS-Mowag. […]
Kongsberg and DRASS form strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater intelligence and autonomous systems
Kongsberg and DRASS have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater solutions.
EM&E Group to supply 47 SENTINEL naval weapon stations to Portuguese Navy through NATO procurement agency
EM&E Group will supply 47 naval weapon stations to the Portuguese Navy through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotations
The U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS.
NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to test uncrewed systems for High North awareness and Arctic operations
NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic, a new initiative intended to strengthen the Alliance’s awareness and presence in the Arctic and the High North.
Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capability
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation.
End of an era: U.S. Marine Corps retires AV-8B Harrier II after more than 50 years of service
The U.S. Department of War said on June 3 that a ceremony marking the end of Boeing AV-8B Harrier II multirole combat aircraft operations by the U.S. Marine Corps was held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina.
L3Harris receives $170 million Falcon IV communications systems order from Central European nation
L3Harris Technologies has received a $170 million order from a Central European nation for its Falcon IV family of communication systems.
BlackSky receives NRO contract modification to accelerate AROS satellite development for foundation imaging
BlackSky Technology has received a contract modification under its existing National Reconnaissance Office contract to accelerate development of its AROS broad area collection satellites.
ICEYE raises over €1 billion in Series F funding to expand sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities
ICEYE has raised €450 million, or $520 million, in a primary Series F funding round led by General Atlantic.
Israel Aerospace Industries unveils OPAL-NG decentralised battle management solution for sixth-generation and multi-domain operations
Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled OPAL Next Generation, the latest evolution of its airborne decentralised battle management solution for sixth-generation platforms.
Northrop Grumman and Apex to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for U.S. missile defense
Northrop Grumman has announced that satellite manufacturer Apex will support its work to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force.
Business Finland approves €28.3 million grant to support ICEYE’s SAR satellite and AI-enabled intelligence R&D
Business Finland has approved a €28.3 million continuation grant for ICEYE’s research and development programme.