U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School instructor Maj. Ross Elder to command NASA CHAPEA Mars mission
The long-standing link between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the United States space programme continues with the appointment of Maj. Ross Elder to lead a NASA Mars mission.
Switzerland to reduce F-35A Lightning II fighter jet order to stay within CHF 6 billion budget after cost rise
Switzerland will reduce the number of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it plans to buy from the United States in order to remain within the original budget framework, the government said on Friday.
Dutch Ministry of Defence orders Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 mobile air defence systems for army
Rheinmetall has received a major new order from the Dutch Ministry of Defence for mobile air defence systems, with the contract value in the triple-digit million euro range.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force complete Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) separation test from F-16 fighter
Northrop Grumman, working with the US Air Force, has completed a separation test of the Stand-In Attack Weapon from an F-16.
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters conduct Agile Combat Employment training with rapid-refuel operations in Romania
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base carried out routine Agile Combat Employment operations on 3 December while training at Campia Turzii, Romania, along Europe’s Eastern Flank.
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U.S. Navy launches second unmanned patrol squadron to expand MQ-4C Triton ISR role
The formation of VUP-11 marks the Navy’s second operational MQ-4C Triton squadron, reinforcing the platform’s role in maritime patrol and reconnaissance.
Quantum Systems wins Bundeswehr contract to supply Twister drones as ALADIN successor system
German defence procurement agency and Quantum Systems have signed a contract for the procurement of up to 747 reconnaissance drones to replace the Bundeswehr’s ALADIN system.
Canada orders six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to support multi-role military missions
Bombardier has announced that the Government of Canada has purchased six Global 6500 aircraft to support worldwide utility flights and missions including aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations.
Switzerland to reduce F-35A Lightning II fighter jet order to stay within CHF 6 billion budget after cost rise
Switzerland will reduce the number of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it plans to buy from the United States in order to remain within the original budget framework, the government said on Friday.
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ARX Robotics unveils Hector UGV to boost speed, range and autonomous capability for land forces
ARX Robotics has unveiled Hector, a wheeled, medium-class unmanned ground vehicle designed to increase speed, range and operational standoff for European land forces.
KNDS Deutschland completes Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks deliveries to the Hungarian Armed Forces
The Hungarian Army marked the completion of the delivery of 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks with a public parade.
GDELS advances growth strategy with groundbreaking at Immenstaad production site
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) marked a milestone on 9 December with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new production site in Immenstaad on Lake Constance.
German tank maker KNDS Deutschland to build Leopard 2A8 assembly plant in Lithuania
KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.
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HII reports 30% construction completion of ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel prototype
HII has announced that construction of a prototype of its new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family has reached 30% completion.
USS Jack H. Lucas, first Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyer, begins testing advanced combat systems roles
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) is the first Flight III warship in the U.S. Navy, marking a major evolution in surface combatant capability.
GE Aerospace secures LM2500 turbine orders for U.S. Navy Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems business has received orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the U.S. Navy’s next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Finnish nuclear startup SEATOM joins NATO’s DIANA programme to mature modular marine reactor tech
SEATOM announced its selection for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort.
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School instructor Maj. Ross Elder to command NASA CHAPEA Mars mission
The long-standing link between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the United States space programme continues with the appointment of Maj. Ross Elder to lead a NASA Mars mission.
U.S. Space Force takes delivery of first Meadowlands production unit from L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first Meadowlands production unit to the U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command’s Mission Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare unit.
Helsing and Kongsberg unite to build sovereign European space intelligence capability
Helsing and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed a teaming agreement to accelerate the delivery of critical European space capabilities.
L3Harris expands Florida facility to produce next-generation missile tracking satellites
L3Harris Technologies has reached full-scale production of advanced missile tracking satellites to support the defence of the United States and allied nations.
