Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions launch drone detection demonstrator in Stavanger
Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions have begun a phased rollout of a drone detection system, starting with a demonstrator at Aker Solutions’ site in Stavanger.
EU unveils Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 to strengthen joint capabilities and protect Europe
Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 aims to help Member States close capability gaps and invest in areas where joint action adds the most value.
Australia ends E-7A Wedgetail NATO mission supporting aid delivery to Ukraine under Operation Kudu
Australia has concluded its deployment of a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to support NATO efforts delivering humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine.
General Atomics tests Long Range Maneuvering Projectile to boost precision artillery capability
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, firing multiple rounds from an M777 howitzer.
Auterion completes Artemis programme, delivering long-range strike drone with 1,000-mile reach
Auterion has announced the successful completion of the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit’s Artemis programme, delivering a long-range deep strike drone with a range of up to 1,000 miles.
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Lockheed Martin awarded key U.S. Army contract for IFPC 2nd interceptor air defence system
Lockheed Martin has secured an Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) 2nd Interceptor Project Agreement from the U.S. Army under the Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace to produce F-35 engine parts under new Belgian agreement
Safran and BMT Aerospace will manufacture key components of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II, under a new agreement signed as part of Belgium’s acquisition of the fighter jets.
U.S. Marine Corps Squadron VMFA-542 completes F-35B combat deployment to CENTCOM Region
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542 (VMFA-542), operating the F-35B Lightning II, has successfully concluded a five-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.
Netherlands joins CCA programme to develop unmanned aircraft supporting F-35 combat missions
The Netherlands has officially joined the United States Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, an initiative focused on developing autonomous unmanned air systems designed to fly in coordination with manned fighter jets such as the F-35.
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THEON announces new U.S. partnerships and AR manufacturing hub approval at AUSA 2025
THEON reinforced its position in the U.S. defence market during the Annual Exposition of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), held in Washington, D.C. from 13 to 15 October.
Germany and Netherlands jointly order SCHAKAL combat vehicles through OCCAR under €4.5 billion deal
Germany and the Netherlands have signed a €4.5 billion contract to expand the BOXER vehicle programme, confirmed during a ceremony at OCCAR-EA’s headquarters in Bonn on 17 October 2025.
Oshkosh Defense presented Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles at AUSA 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Oshkosh Defense LLC, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, presented its Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV) during the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, held from 13–15 October 2025 in Washington, D.C.
MilDef secures SEK 52 million contract with L3Harris for armoured vehicle IT systems to NATO partner
Swedish defence technology company MilDef has signed a contract worth 52 million SEK with US-based L3Harris Technologies for the delivery of rugged IT systems to a NATO member nation.
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U.S. Navy selects General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for carrier-based CCA design development
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) intended to support the carrier air wing of the future.
Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions launch drone detection demonstrator in Stavanger
Kongsberg Discovery and Aker Solutions have begun a phased rollout of a drone detection system, starting with a demonstrator at Aker Solutions’ site in Stavanger.
Saab marks U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, highlighting decades of support and future innovation
Saab has commemorated the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy by reaffirming its commitment to supporting naval operations with advanced technologies and innovation across multiple domains.
Navalised IRIS-T SLM air defence systems successfully tested during German Navy’s exercise
Diehl Defence has successfully demonstrated a navalised version of its IRIS-T SLM air defence system during the German Navy’s “Maritime Firing Exercise 2025” (MFE) – the service’s largest missile drill in 30 years.
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Indra Group signs new ESA contracts to boost space surveillance and satellite navigation
Indra Group has signed two new contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) to enhance Europe’s space surveillance capabilities and satellite navigation systems.
ICEYE and IHI sign agreement to build satellite constellation for Earth Observation in Japan
ICEYE and Japan’s IHI Corporation have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for security, civilian, and commercial applications.
Kymeta selected as multi-orbit SATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s Next Gen Command and Control Pilot
Kymeta Corporation has been chosen as a multi-orbit satellite communications provider for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot, using its Osprey u8 terminal.
Thales Alenia Space opens cutting-edge Space Smart Factory in Rome backed by Italian Space Agency
Thales Alenia Space has officially opened its new Space Smart Factory in Rome, a major milestone covered by Aviation Week and described as one of Europe’s most advanced digital and reconfigurable satellite manufacturing facilities.
