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.
KNDS Deutschland unveils tracked version of RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer, offers it to U.S. Army as M109 replacement
At the AUSA exhibition, KNDS Deutschland presented the RCH 155 Tracked artillery system, a German contender in the U.S. programme to replace the M109 self-propelled howitzer.
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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.
GA-ASI and Dutch defence ministry partner on scalable new small drones for NATO and European security
GA-ASI and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed an agreement to co-develop a new small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) with multi-role ISR capabilities.
Eurodrone programme completes Critical Design Review, paving way for prototype and test phase
The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) has announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Eurodrone Programme, marking a key milestone that finalises the system’s design phase.
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U.S. Army’s M1E3 Abrams tank to begin soldier testing in 2025 as development timeline accelerates
The U.S. Army’s next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank is on track to enter soldier testing within the next 12 months, following an accelerated development timeline confirmed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS).
U.S. Army launches Janus Programme to deliver advanced nuclear energy for defence by 2028
The United States Army has officially launched the Janus Programme, a next-generation nuclear power initiative aimed at delivering resilient, secure and assured energy to military installations and critical defence missions.
Northrop Grumman develops new 25mm grenade launcher for U.S. Army Precision Grenadier System
Northrop Grumman has announced development work on a new 25mm semi-automatic grenade launcher, designed for the U.S. Army under the Precision Grenadier System (PGS) programme.
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.
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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.
HMS Agamemnon nuclear-powered submarine conducts successful first trim dive at BAE Systems Barrow
The Royal Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has submerged for the first time during a successful ‘trim dive’ conducted at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
President Donald Trump issues proclamation marking 250th anniversary of United States Navy
The White House has published an official proclamation by President Donald J. Trump commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy.
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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.
