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U.S. Air Force advances B-21 Raider testing as operational pilot flies bomber earlier than in past programs
The U.S. Air Force said the flight reflects a major shift in how it evaluates critical next-generation aircraft.
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U.S. Department of State approves possible $330 million Brazilian purchase of FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Brazil for FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment
Royal Air Force Protector completes first direct European civilian airspace transit from Waddington to Akrotiri
A Royal Air Force Protector aircraft has completed its first transit through European civilian airspace
Boeing details safety testing behind MQ-25A Stingray autonomy for unmanned carrier-based aerial refueling
Boeing has detailed the engineering and testing process behind the MQ-25A Stingray, an autonomous aerial refueler designed to operate without an onboard pilot
IAI completes modernisation of Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir fleet to extend fighter aircraft operational life
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the upgrade and modernisation programme for the Sri Lanka Air Force’s existing Kfir fighter aircraft fleet
Lockheed Martin reportedly offers HIMARS rocket launchers to France as Paris weighs options for LRU replacement
Lockheed Martin has reportedly submitted an offer to France for field rocket artillery systems, according to American media
Safran plans further increase in AASM Hammer guided bomb production as investment supports higher annual output
Safran plans to further increase the production rate of AASM Hammer guided bombs, according to comments by Chief Executive Olivier Andriès in an interview with Le Tribune
Rheinmetall and ICEYE build German space-based reconnaissance architecture with NewSpace partners
Rheinmetall and ICEYE are establishing new space-based reconnaissance capabilities for Germany through their joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH
EUROGUARD project reaches design milestone in Estonia with prototype hull presentation at Baltic Workboats shipyard
The EUROGUARD project has reached a major milestone with a Critical Design Review, prototype vessel hull presentation and virtual system demonstration in Estonia
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EDGE Group advances mobile SHADOW 25 loitering munition for rapid precision strikes from canister launch systems
EDGE Group is offering the SHADOW 25 loitering munition as a rapid precision-strike capability for armed forces operating in contested environments.
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
Germany and France move to end joint FCAS fighter project while keeping wider European system-of-systems work
U.S. Air Force advances B-21 Raider testing as operational pilot flies bomber earlier than in past programs
The U.S. Air Force said the flight reflects a major shift in how it evaluates critical next-generation aircraft.
IAI and State of Berlin sign agreement to establish aerospace and defence innovation centre and expand local production
IAI and State of Berlin sign agreement to establish aerospace and defence innovation centre and expand local production
Diehl Defence and SMS deepen HYDEF2 partnership to develop European interceptor against hypersonic threats
Diehl Defence and Spain’s Sistemas de Misiles de España have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on advanced defence capabilities.
EDGE Group integrates Desert Sting 16 guided-glide munition on Baykar Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aircraft
The Desert Sting 16 is a lightweight and cost-effective precision-guided weapon.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems announces first Do228 NXT customer for humanitarian and special mission operations
The company said the Do228 NXT’s short take-off and landing capability, operational efficiency and ability to operate in diverse environments make it suitable for missions where access, speed and dependability are essential.
CAE to update German Navy NH90 Sea Lion simulator visual systems with Prodigy Image Generator technology
CAE Prodigy is designed to improve synthetic environment generation through visual realism and responsiveness.
BAE Systems to launch digital indirect fire control system at Eurosatory to improve artillery speed and precision
BAE Systems will launch its Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System at Eurosatory. The company said the new capability is designed to bring digital innovation to front-line artillery operations.
General Dynamics tests 4.75-inch rocket motor prototypes for U.S. Army Direct Support Fires Technology program
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems said it has successfully completed static testing of 4.75-inch rocket motor prototypes for the Direct Support Fires Technology program.
Senop launches OSKAR thermal smart sight for M72 shoulder-fired systems to improve accuracy and night capability
Senop is launching a new compact multi-weapon smart sight compatible with NAMMO M72 shoulder-fired systems.
Lockheed Martin reportedly offers HIMARS rocket launchers to France as Paris weighs options for LRU replacement
Lockheed Martin has reportedly submitted an offer to France for field rocket artillery systems, according to American media.
Babcock seeks skilled vehicle technicians to maintain British Army fleet from Land Rovers to Challenger 2 tanks
Babcock is recruiting skilled mechanics to support maintenance of the British Army’s vehicle fleet.
Thales receives German order for 60 GO12 short-range battlefield radars for the Bundeswehr
The portable ground surveillance radar was developed in Germany and is manufactured in Ditzingen, Baden-Württemberg.
U.S. Navy reestablishes Submarine Squadron 3 in Western Australia to support SRF-West under AUKUS partnership
The U.S. Navy has reestablished Submarine Squadron 3 to support Submarine Rotational Force-West, a key element of the AUKUS security partnership.
EUROGUARD project reaches design milestone in Estonia with prototype hull presentation at Baltic Workboats shipyard
The EUROGUARD project has reached a major milestone with a Critical Design Review, prototype vessel hull presentation and virtual system demonstration in Estonia.
Kongsberg and DRASS form strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater intelligence and autonomous systems
Kongsberg and DRASS have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced underwater solutions.
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.
Rheinmetall and ICEYE build German space-based reconnaissance architecture with NewSpace partners
Rheinmetall and ICEYE are establishing new space-based reconnaissance capabilities for Germany through their joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions GmbH.
L3Harris receives $170 million Falcon IV communications systems order from Central European nation
L3Harris Technologies has received a $170 million order from a Central European nation for its Falcon IV family of communication systems.
BlackSky receives NRO contract modification to accelerate AROS satellite development for foundation imaging
BlackSky Technology has received a contract modification under its existing National Reconnaissance Office contract to accelerate development of its AROS broad area collection satellites.
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.
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.