Pete Hegseth on Operation Epic Fury against Iran: “We are just getting started”
The United States and Israel are making rapid offensive gains against Iran during the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, according to senior U.S. defense officials.
U.S. Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship Soleimani with Mark 48 torpedo in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
EIF commits €50 million to Join Capital Fund III to support European deeptech and dual-use innovation in defence and space
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group, has announced a €50 million commitment to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund.
Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence trucks successfully complete Arctic winter trials in Finnish extreme conditions
Daimler Truck has completed intensive winter testing of its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles under extreme climatic conditions in the Finnish Arctic Circle.
U.S. Marine Corps ARV prototypes complete first swim Tests, advancing next-generation recon vehicle program
The future of U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance vehicles moved into open water in January and February 2026 as Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes completed their first full swim tests.
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Ukraine says additional French Mirage 2000-5 fighters will strengthen air defence against missiles and drones
Ukraine expects an additional delivery of Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft from France, which officials say will significantly strengthen the country’s air capabilities.
NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile headed for Turkey as Alliance condemns Tehran’s regional attacks
NATO air and missile defence assets intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading towards Turkey, alliance officials said on Wednesday.
Israeli Air Force F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 aircraft in first air-to-air kill by the Adir stealth fighter
The Israel Defense Forces reported that earlier today an Iranian military Yak-130 aircraft was shot down by an Israeli F-35I fighter jet.
U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III ICBM with multiple reentry vehicles in routine launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on March 3 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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CSG’s ZVS holding and EURENCO sign agreement to build new artillery charge production plant in Slovakia
ZVS holding, part of the CSG Group, and the French company EURENCO have signed a memorandum confirming the creation of a joint venture to build a new production facility in Slovakia.
Rheinmetall signs deal to acquire majority stake in Croatian uncrewed systems company DOK-ING to expand defence portfolio
German defence technology group Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Croatian uncrewed systems manufacturer DOK-ING.
U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division battalion completes nine-month NATO training deployment in Bulgaria
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division have completed a nine-month training cycle in Bulgaria.
Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence trucks successfully complete Arctic winter trials in Finnish extreme conditions
Daimler Truck has completed intensive winter testing of its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles under extreme climatic conditions in the Finnish Arctic Circle.
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TKMS and CAE sign teaming agreement to support training and simulation for Canada’s future submarine fleet capability
TKMS and CAE have signed a Teaming Agreement to strengthen cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capability.
U.S. Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship Soleimani with Mark 48 torpedo in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
Saildrone integrates sub-bottom profiler on Voyager USV to strengthen Baltic Sea infrastructure monitoring
Saildrone has announced the successful integration and operation of a sub-bottom profiler on its Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle.
Royal Navy deploys Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Wildcat helicopters to Eastern Mediterranean amid rising regional threats
The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect British interests and support allies.
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Lockheed Martin to provide anti-jamming payload for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite program
Lockheed Martin will provide an advanced anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System.
Rocket Lab’s HASTE completes second successful hypersonic test mission for Defense Innovation UnitI in three months
Rocket Lab Corporation has successfully completed its latest hypersonic test mission using its HASTE rocket for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit.
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.