Textron Aviation wins first military order for cessna SkyCourier as Belgium selects aircraft for special operations
Textron Aviation announced that Belgium has placed the first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, selecting five aircraft to support its Special Operations Forces.
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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
Lockheed Martin details NGI interceptor capabilities as next-generation system for U.S. missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin has outlined key features of its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), presenting the system as an advanced solution for countering intercontinental ballistic missile threats.
U.S. officials highlight successful rescue of downed airmen in Iran following F-15E shootdown during Operation Epic Fury
The U.S. Department of War said senior officials praised the successful rescue of two airmen following the downing of a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran.
U.S. defense budget prioritizes F-47 fighter with $5 billion request while Navy’s F/A-XX receives limited funding
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 defense budget proposal allocates significantly more funding to the Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter than to the Navy’s F/A-XX program.
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Textron Aviation wins first military order for cessna SkyCourier as Belgium selects aircraft for special operations
Textron Aviation announced that Belgium has placed the first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, selecting five aircraft to support its Special Operations Forces.
Hermeus raises $350 million, reaches $1 billion valuation to accelerate development of high-speed military aircraft
Hermeus announced it has secured $350 million in Series C financing, reaching a $1 billion valuation as it advances development of high-speed unmanned aircraft.
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
Sensofusion acquires Atol Aviation to expand airborne counter-drone capabilities and launch Sensofusion Aviation division
Sensofusion has acquired Atol Aviation, expanding its capabilities in airborne counter-drone operations.
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Rheinmetall selects Theon Sensors for CT25 turret fire control system, strengthening European defence industry cooperation
Rheinmetall Electronics has selected Theon Sensors to develop and deliver a stabilised electro-optical sensor for the CT25 medium-calibre turret fire control system.
Hanwha Aerospace plans €1.3 billion investment to expand defence production and technology transfer in Romania
Hanwha Aerospace has announced a €1.3 billion investment package to expand defence production capabilities in Romania.
Elbit Systems wins $750 million contract to supply PULS rocket artillery systems to Hellenic Armed Forces
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth approximately $750 million to supply PULS rocket artillery systems to the Hellenic Armed Forces.
U.S. Army provides Abrams tank familiarization to German forces during joint training in Lithuania
The U.S. Army conducted joint training with German forces in Lithuania, providing hands-on familiarization with the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank.
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Damen launches advanced NRP D. João II multi-purpose vessel for Portuguese Navy with expanded operational capabilities
Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II, a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720, for the Portuguese Navy.
United States Navy plans multi-billion-dollar procurement of Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM-6 interceptors
The U.S. Navy is seeking significant increases in missile procurement under its fiscal 2027 budget request.
U.S. Navy requests 405 PAC-3 MSE interceptors for destroyers in in fiscal 2027 budget proposal
The U.S. Navy has requested the procurement of 405 Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors in its fiscal 2027 budget proposal.
NATO completes Neptune Strike 26 enhanced Vigilance Activity to strengthen maritime and air interoperability in Mediterranean
The NATO has concluded the first iteration of its enhanced Vigilance Activity, Neptune Strike 26, on March 31, 2026.
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NRL launches advanced experimental payloads on STPSat-7 mission to enhance space surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has successfully launched three experimental payloads aboard the STPSat-7 mission.
Raytheon Australia unveils Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement vehicle to advance future electromagnetic spectrum operations
Raytheon Australia has introduced its Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement (EWTE) vehicle as part of efforts to strengthen Australia’s electromagnetic spectrum operations.
Planet Labs achieves breakthrough with AI-powered satellite detecting objects directly in orbit in near real time
Planet Labs announced it has successfully deployed and executed AI-driven object detection directly onboard its Pelican-4 satellite.
U.S. Space Force awards L3Harris $150 million contract to modernize space surveillance and ground systems
U.S. Space Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $150 million contract to sustain and modernize critical ground systems supporting space surveillance.