European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation
The European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund calls.
U.S. Navy receives 300th Harpoon Block II missile from Boeing, marking milestone in long-running anti-ship weapons program
The U.S. Navy has received the 300th Harpoon missile under its latest production agreement, marking a milestone in the weapon system’s decades-long service.
Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability
Northrop Grumman said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
Ukraine and Germany sign memorandum to exchange defence data and expand cooperation on AI and weapons systems
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Germany have signed a memorandum on defence data exchange, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation.
United States: Air National Guard leaders urge Congress to fund up to 100 new fighter jets annually to modernize aging fleet
Adjutants general from nearly two dozen U.S. states have urged Congress to support multiyear funding for the Air Force to procure between 72 and 100 new fighter aircraft annually.
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Northrop Grumman demonstrates mid-flight autonomy software swap on Talon IQ testbed in milestone for modular systems
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated a mid-flight autonomy software swap on its Talon IQ testbed, marking a milestone in modular mission autonomy development.
Finnish Air Force pilot completes first F-35A flight in U.S. as training advances toward operational capability rollout
The Finnish Air Force announced that a Finnish pilot has conducted the first flight of a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
U.S. Army awards Boeing $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to expand fleet capacity
The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, expanding the number of aircraft under contract to 24.
Missile Defense Agency awards Northrop Grumman contract modification to advance Glide Phase Interceptor development
Northrop Grumman has received a contract modification to accelerate development of the Glide Phase Interceptor, a system designed to counter hypersonic missile threats.
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Romania faces growing allegations of a pre-arranged outcome in €3 billion infantry fighting vehicle programme
Romania’s Defence Minister has effectively confirmed that the IFV contract will go to Rheinmetall regardless of negotiations, despite reports of a proposed price increase exceeding 30%
ARX Robotics launches UK manufacturing and secures British Army contract for GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles deployment
ARX Robotics has begun manufacturing autonomous ground systems in the United Kingdom following its first contract with the British Army.
Hanwha Aerospace advances Norwegian industrial cooperation and outlines Chunmoo delivery under long-range artillery deal
Hanwha Aerospace has held a series of kick-off meetings with Norwegian defence industry partners as part of its industrial cooperation commitments under the Chunmoo Gungnir multiple rocket launcher system contract with Norway.
U.S. Army opens Kansas facility to expand 155mm artillery ammunition production and strengthen industrial capacity
The U.S. Army and Day & Zimmerman have opened a new facility in Parsons, Kansas, dedicated to producing 155mm M795 artillery projectiles.
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TKMS and Navantia sign cooperation agreement to address naval shipbuilding demand and expand submarine production in Europe
TKMS and Navantia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in naval shipbuilding.
Fincantieri Marine Group wins initial U.S. Navy contract to begin work on Medium Landing Ship program
Fincantieri has secured its first U.S. Navy contract for the Medium Landing Ship program, marking the formal start of work on the initiative.
U.S. Navy receives 300th Harpoon Block II missile from Boeing, marking milestone in long-running anti-ship weapons program
The U.S. Navy has received the 300th Harpoon missile under its latest production agreement, marking a milestone in the weapon system’s decades-long service.
USS Gerald R. Ford sets longest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier deployment record since Cold War amid extended global operations
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has set a new record for the longest U.S. Navy carrier deployment since the end of the Cold War.
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U.S. Space Force deploys upgraded GBOSS sensor in Hawaii to enhance deep-space surveillance and orbital threat detection
The U.S. Space Force has operationally accepted an upgraded Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii, significantly enhancing its ability to monitor objects in Earth’s orbit.
L3Harris demonstrates autonomous electronic warfare capability with Deceptor system during U.S. Army experiment
L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated an autonomous electronic warfare capability during a recent U.S. Army experiment, highlighting its ability to detect, locate and neutralize threats in real time.
BAE Systems unveils Ascent spacecraft to expand Elevation line for space mobility, logistics and exploration missions
BAE Systems has introduced its Ascent spacecraft as a new addition to its Elevation spacecraft line, aimed at supporting space superiority and exploration missions.
Kymeta secures U.S. Office of Naval Research contract to advance KuKa SATCOM technology and develop prototype terminal
Kymeta has been awarded a three-year contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research to further develop its multi-band, multi-beam antenna technology.
