Baykar’s KIZILELMA achieves virtual F-16 strike in major test of Turkish unmanned fighter
Baykar Technologies has announced a major milestone for Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which achieved a direct virtual hit on a Turkish Air Force F-16 during a simulated firing test.
Royal NLR and Lockheed Martin advance six-year partnership to develop new e-Pilot capability
Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre will work with Lockheed Martin over the next six years to develop an e-Pilot capability that strengthens human-machine teaming in military aviation.
Diehl Defence reports successful tests of KDV and CICADA systems in expanded counter-drone programme
German company Diehl Defence has demonstrated the capabilities of two of its drone defence products following successful test campaigns at the Grafenwoehr military training area.
Denmark signs 500 million euro deal with Kongsberg to procure NASAMS air defence system
Denmark has signed a 500 million euro contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the acquisition of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.
A26 submarines: Poland chooses Swedish Blekinge-class design for new Baltic Sea capability
Poland confirmed on Wednesday that it has chosen Sweden to supply three A26, or Blekinge-class, submarines built by Saab, a design created specifically for operations in the Baltic Sea.
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Trump announces expanded B-2 Spirit bomber orders following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
Donald Trump told United States military service members on Thursday that his administration had ordered additional B-2 Spirit stealth bombers following their role in strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites earlier this year.
Baykar’s KIZILELMA achieves virtual F-16 strike in major test of Turkish unmanned fighter
Baykar Technologies has announced a major milestone for Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft, Bayraktar KIZILELMA, which achieved a direct virtual hit on a Turkish Air Force F-16 during a simulated firing test.
U.S. approves Japan’s 82 million USD request for precision munitions to strengthen air capabilities
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for munitions and related equipment valued at 82 million USD, with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency issuing the required certification to Congress.
Anduril responds to reports of failed Altius and Ghost-X tests with wider context on development
Media in the United States recently disclosed failed test events involving Anduril’s Altius drone, including a launch over the US Air Force’s Eglin base in Florida in which the system fell uncontrollably from 2.4 kilometres.
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Latvia joins ASCOD combat vehicle user group as partners sign intent on cooperation at Adazi meeting
Latvia has joined the allied ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle user group following the first meeting of participating nations held on 27 November at the Adazi military base.
Denmark awards Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles major framework deal for up to 1,000 military logistics trucks
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has secured a new framework contract from Denmark for the supply of up to 1,000 HX and TG logistics trucks.
Hensoldt secures major contract to equip German Armed Forces with new Luchs 2 systems
Sensor specialist Hensoldt has received an order valued at just under one billion euros to equip the German Armed Forces’ new Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle. The company said the deal with General Dynamics European Land Systems is the largest single order in this capability area in its history.
Estonia prepares to open talks with the U.S. on potential purchase of additional M142 HIMARS systems
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said at the Halifax International Security Forum in Canada that Tallinn plans to acquire further M142 HIMARS rocket launchers.
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GE Aerospace marks completion of LCS propulsion programme with USS Pierre commissioning
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines and Systems division marked a major milestone on 15 November as the USS Pierre (LCS 38) was commissioned in Panama City, Florida.
TKMS moves Turkish NTSP project forward with ceremonial delivery of the second submarine
TKMS has handed over the second of six contracted HDW Class NTSP submarines during a ceremony marking the transfer of TCG Hızırreis.
U.S. Navy takes delivery of final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31)
The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the future USS Cleveland (LCS 31), the last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, from Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin on 26 November.
Swedish government comments on Poland’s decision to select Sweden as key partner in submarine deal
Poland has announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme, marking one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals.
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ESA and Astrolight launch construction of Greenland laser station to boost secure satellite data
ESA has begun construction of a new Optical Ground Station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, funded through its Optical and Quantum Communications ScyLight programme.
ICEYE expands global SAR capabilities with launch of five satellites on Transporter-15 mission
ICEYE has launched and deployed five new Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites, lifting off on 26 November 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 15 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Leonardo unveils Michelangelo Dome, a new multi-domain system for advanced security threats
Leonardo has presented its new “Michelangelo Dome” system in Rome, describing it as an integrated defence architecture designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex global environment.
U.S. Space Force awards initial prototype deals for Golden Dome’s planned space based interceptors
The U.S. Space Force has awarded its first prototype contracts to develop space based interceptors intended to destroy missile threats within minutes of launch.