Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive uncrewed aerial systems portfolios at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin.
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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
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive uncrewed aerial systems portfolios at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin
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
General Atomics expands Dutch technology partnerships with new investments in six companies through Blue Magic initiative
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands venturing initiative
U.S. Department of State approves possible $1.98 billion Anduril counter-drone systems sale to Kuwait under Foreign Military Sale
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment
Ukraine scales autonomous interceptor drones able to engage Shahed-type UAVs after combat tests in Kharkiv region
Ukraine is scaling up next-generation interceptor drones to strengthen the protection of its airspace
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)
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
Palladyne AI and IAI partner to manufacture and market combat-proven loitering munitions for U.S. Department of War
Palladyne AI and Israel Aerospace Industries have formed a strategic partnership to manufacture, integrate and market IAI’s HARPY, HAROP and Mini HARPY loitering munition systems to the U.S. Department of War
Ukraine says 30 companies have joined private air defence initiative to counter UAV threats under Air Force command
Thirty companies have joined Ukraine’s pilot project to integrate the private sector into the country’s air defence system, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
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
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ASELSAN becoming global defence player and pillar of regional security architecture, says Ahmet Akyol
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s defence technology powerhouse, which employs more than 14,000 people and has an order backlog exceeding $20 billion, is determined to strengthen its position in the international defence market. “Our portfolio includes state-of-the-art, combat-proven solutions. We see strong demand for our technologies, particularly in air defence, counter-drone systems and electronic warfare,” ASELSAN President and CEO Ahmet Akyol told Defence Industry Europe.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems unveils Do228 NXT as new-generation aircraft built in Germany for multirole missions
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH has unveiled the Do228 NXT, the next generation of the Dornier 228 aircraft, during an official roll-out ceremony in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.
General Atomics expands Dutch technology partnerships with new investments in six companies through Blue Magic initiative
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands venturing initiative.
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
Germany and France have decided to end work on the joint fighter aircraft element of the Future Combat Air System programme, a German government official confirmed.
U.S. Department of State approves possible $1.98 billion Anduril counter-drone systems sale to Kuwait under Foreign Military Sale
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment.
iRocket secures U.S. Army contract to expand Hydra-70 guided rocket production for counter-drone missions
Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc., known as iRocket, said it has been selected for a U.S. Army Hydra-70 Guided Rocket Components contract.
Finland hosts NATO-led LCI-X counter-UAS testing events to assess new drone detection and defeat technologies
Finland is hosting a series of counter-UAS testing events linked to NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Layered Counter-UAS Initiative, known as LCI-X.
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. […]
Australia signs $72 million Rheinmetall NIOA contract to establish 155mm projectile forging capability in Queensland
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland.
U.S. Army: 1st Armored Division Bradley crews complete gunnery qualifications in Poland
Soldiers assigned to the 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division conducted M2A3 and M3A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle gunnery qualifications near Drawsko Combined Training Center in Poland on June 1-2, 2026.
NATO Forward Land Forces Finland established with Swedish battlegroup to strengthen defence of northern flank
NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland was officially established to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture on its northern and northeastern flank.
Boeing to integrate LAND 4140 battle management system for Australian Army command capability
Boeing Defence Australia will lead integration work for a major initiative to improve the Australian Defence Force’s secure communications, operational planning and battlefield decision-making.
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.
HMS Prince of Wales delayed in Norway for repairs amid renewed scrutiny of UK defence readiness
Britain’s £3.5 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been forced into port in Norway for repairs after breaking down again.
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.
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX nearly $4.2 billion for initial satellite constellation to track airborne targets
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a nearly $4.2 billion Other Transaction Authority contract for initial fielding of the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator system.
GMV advances secure timing and synchronisation solutions for critical applications through Galileo PRS technology
GMV is leading the PRESENTIS project, an initiative focused on using Galileo Public Regulated Service technology to support secure timing and synchronisation applications.
U.S. Department of War awards $9.7 billion contract to Dell Federal Systems for Microsoft services and digital modernization
The U.S. Department of War has awarded a five-year, $9.7 billion Microsoft Department of War Enterprise Software Agreement II Core Enterprise Technology Agreement to Dell Federal Systems.