Pentagon requests 38 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for U.S. Air Force in 2027 defense budget proposal
The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force.
USS Gerald R. Ford departs Croatia after port visit as Carrier Strike Group continues global deployment operations
The U.S. Navy said the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day visit from March 28 to April 2.
U.S. Army and Navy conduct successful test launch of common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy have conducted a successful test launch of a common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
BAE Systems secures $180 million contract from Sweden for Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $180 million contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system.
Saab opens integration test site in Australia to support combat system upgrades for Hobart-class destroyers
Saab has announced the opening of a new test and integration facility in Australia to support upgrades to the Hobart-class destroyers.
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Pentagon requests 38 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for U.S. Air Force in 2027 defense budget proposal
The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force.
Italian Eurofighters conclude NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia after two consecutive rotations
The NATO has confirmed the conclusion of an Italian Air Force deployment supporting Baltic Air Policing operations in Estonia.
U.S. Air Force F-15E shot down over Iran as rescue effort recovers one crew member, search continues
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in Iran’s Khuzestan province during ongoing air operations, according to reports and U.S. officials.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers deploy JDAM bombs over Iran as expanding air superiority shifts strike campaign dynamics
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have conducted missions over Iran carrying JDAM-guided gravity bombs, marking a shift in their operational role during Operation Epic Fury.
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IDV opens new production line in Brazil for LMV-BR 2 vehicles to support army contract and future exports
IDV, a company of Leonardo, has inaugurated a new production line in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, dedicated to the LMV-BR 2 multirole vehicle.
Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.
U.S. Army updates doctrine across force to integrate drone lessons and achieve ‘drone dominance’
The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine to incorporate lessons from the growing use of uncrewed aircraft systems.
Hanwha Aerospace completes production of first K9 self-propelled artillery system for Romanian Armed Forces
Romania’s Land Forces have announced the completion of the first 155 mm K9 Tunetul self-propelled howitzer at Hanwha Aerospace’s facility in Changwon, South Korea.
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Lockheed Martin secures $1.36 billion contract to advance Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile program
The U.S. Department of War has awarded a contract modification worth approximately $1.356 billion to Lockheed Martin to advance the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile programme.
India commissions new nuclear ballistic submarine INS Aridhaman and inducts Taragiri Frigate in fleet expansion
Indian Navy has quietly inducted a new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, into service, marking a further step in its strategic capabilities.
Royal Navy completes NATO Submarine Rescue System trials in Fort William to maintain operational readiness
The Royal Navy has completed a four-day NATO Submarine Rescue System exercise in Fort William involving military and civilian personnel.
U.S. and French navies launch Razorback UUV from Suffren-class submarine in joint undersea capability demonstration
The U.S. Navy and the French Navy have conducted a joint operation demonstrating advanced undersea capabilities through the launch of a Razorback unmanned undersea vehicle.
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Rocket Lab wins $190 million U.S. defense contract for 20 HASTE hypersonic test launches
Rocket Lab has secured a $190 million contract for 20 hypersonic test launches using its HASTE vehicle under a U.S. Department of War programme.
Boeing-built core stage powers NASA Artemis II launch as Orion begins first crewed lunar mission in decades
Boeing said the core stage it built for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket successfully powered the launch of the Artemis II mission.
Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft launches NASA Artemis II crew on first crewed lunar mission in 53 years
Lockheed Martin announced that NASA’s Orion spacecraft has launched aboard the Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of the Artemis II mission.
Airbus-built European Service Module ready to support NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission
Airbus has confirmed that the European Service Module (ESM-2), built on behalf of the European Space Agency, is fully integrated, fuelled and ready for the Artemis II mission.
