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Ukraine and France discuss faster radar procurement and Aster 30 missile deliveries to strengthen air defence
Ukraine and France are stepping up efforts to provide additional protection for Ukrainian airspace.
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Thales receives German order for 60 GO12 short-range battlefield radars for the Bundeswehr
Helsing presents CA-1EA autonomous electronic warfare aircraft as new variant of CA-1 Europa combat platform
EM&E Group to present ODIN 6x6 counter-drone system at Eurosatory as it expands defence technology portfolio
L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to U.S. Army under order worth up to $106 million
Boeing expands German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team with Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz for Luftwaffe offer
Lockheed Martin advances LRASM integration on F-35C after completing first phase of flight science testing
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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
Romania orders Airbus H160 and H145 helicopters to strengthen emergency response, rescue and public safety missions
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs for 12 multirole helicopters
U.S. Air National Guard: 104th Fighter Wing leaders mark F-35A transition with fuselage signing at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility
Key leaders from the 104th Fighter Wing visited Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 27 to sign the fuselage bulkhead for one of the wing’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft
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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
L3Harris expands NATO support through local partnerships, in-country production and tailored defence technologies
L3Harris Technologies said it is using its global scale and local partnerships to deliver tailored support for NATO nations.
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter shot down by Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 9 via his Truth Social profile that Iranian forces had shot down an American AH-64 Apache combat helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
MBDA and Ukrainian Armor sign partnership framework to develop deep strike and counter-UAS defence capabilities
MBDA described the agreement as a framework for long-term cooperation between the two companies.
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.
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.
EM&E Group to present ODIN 6x6 counter-drone system at Eurosatory as it expands defence technology portfolio
EM&E Group will present its new ODIN 6x6 counter-unmanned aerial system at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
L3Harris to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems to U.S. Army under order worth up to $106 million
L3Harris Technologies said it has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems.
Sentinel Photonics launches LASERD NOMAD vehicle-mounted laser warning system for military platforms
Sentinel Photonics has launched LASERD NOMAD, the first system in its range of vehicle-mounted laser warning systems.
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.
Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capability
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation.
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.