U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrives in Gibraltar amid renewed tensions with Iran
An United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar on May 10 in a rare publicly disclosed deployment involving one of the United States’ nuclear-armed submarines.
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Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first FLP-t 150 ballistic munition test for French long-range strike capability
Thales and ArianeGroup have successfully completed the first firing of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, marking a major milestone in France’s effort to develop a sovereign long-range land strike capability.
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Lockheed Martin MH-60 Seahawk support team wins 2025 U.S. defense logistics award for fleet readiness
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys towards Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
Saab unveils Barracuda Poncho camouflage system designed to protect soldiers from thermal and UAV detection
Hanwha Aerospace to deliver additional Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia under new defence agreement
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CSG and FNSS launch strategic armoured vehicle partnership and unveil CFL-120 Karpat medium tank
CSG and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri have announced a strategic cooperation agreement focused on the joint development and production of armoured vehicle platforms for European and international markets
U.S. Department of War extends Lockheed Martin contract for Guam Aegis Ashore missile defense system
The United States Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a new contract for continued work on the Aegis Ashore missile defense system being developed on Guam
Hanwha Aerospace expands Norwegian industrial cooperation through second industry day in Oslo
Hanwha Aerospace hosted its second Hanwha Industry Day in Oslo on May 11 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with Norway’s defence industrial sector
HDT Robotics delivers Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles for U.S. Army autonomous transport training
HDT Robotics has delivered Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the United States Army 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk as part of the Army’s Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport programme
Croatian Armed Forces expand deployment of Bittium tactical communications systems to air force operations
Bittium announced that the Croatian Armed Forces are expanding the deployment of the company’s tactical communications solutions to support the ground-based communications of the Croatian Air Force
Indra Group plans 1,500 new jobs and expanded defence, space and cybersecurity operations in Catalonia
Indra has unveiled a new Growth and Investment Plan for Catalonia that includes the creation of 1,500 jobs and a major expansion of its defence, cybersecurity and space activities in the region by 2027
Collins Aerospace invests $26.5 million to expand Florida radar production and defense systems facility
RTX announced that its Collins Aerospace division will invest $26.5 million to expand its facility in Largo, Florida, to increase production capacity for commercial aviation radars and multi-domain security systems
Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates
RTX announced that its Raytheon division has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Australia Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program
U.S. Army tests autonomous combat systems during African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco
United States Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, part of the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conducted autonomous tactical vehicle training during the African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco on April 30
U.S. Air Force plans major expansion of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack fleet through 2031
The United States Air Force plans to nearly double its fleet of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft following the platform’s first combat deployment
Lockheed Martin Australia expands HIMARS and PrSM program with focus on local industry cooperation
Lockheed Martin Australia said the Australian government has selected the company’s HIMARS launchers and Precision Strike Missile systems for the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 program
Lockheed Martin names Orlando Sanchez President of Aeronautics following Greg Ulmer retirement
Lockheed Martin announced that Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer will retire after more than 30 years with the company
Lockheed Martin QuadStar missile completes key U.S. Army NGSRI seeker flight test milestone
Lockheed Martin announced that its QuadStar missile has successfully completed the Seeker Characterization Flight Test for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor programme.
General Atomics and U.S. Air Force demonstrate APKWS laser-guided rockets on MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the United States Air Force have completed flight tests of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System using an MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft.
Croatian Armed Forces expand deployment of Bittium tactical communications systems to air force operations
Bittium announced that the Croatian Armed Forces are expanding the deployment of the company’s tactical communications solutions to support the ground-based communications of the Croatian Air Force.
Lockheed Martin MH-60 Seahawk support team wins 2025 U.S. defense logistics award for fleet readiness
Lockheed Martin announced that the MH-60 Seahawk Performance Based Logistics team received the 2025 Secretary of War Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for improving the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s H-60 helicopter fleet.
Collins Aerospace invests $26.5 million to expand Florida radar production and defense systems facility
RTX announced that its Collins Aerospace division will invest $26.5 million to expand its facility in Largo, Florida, to increase production capacity for commercial aviation radars and multi-domain security systems.
NATO Concludes Neptune Strike 2026 enhanced Vigilance Activity across Mediterranean and Black Sea operational areas
NATO Concludes Neptune Strike 2026 enhanced Vigilance Activity across Mediterranean and Black Sea operational areas
Hanwha Aerospace expands Norwegian industrial cooperation through second industry day in Oslo
Hanwha Aerospace hosted its second Hanwha Industry Day in Oslo on May 11 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with Norway’s defence industrial sector.
Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first FLP-t 150 ballistic munition test for French long-range strike capability
Thales and ArianeGroup have successfully completed the first firing of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, marking a major milestone in France’s effort to develop a sovereign long-range land strike capability.
HDT Robotics delivers Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles for U.S. Army autonomous transport training
HDT Robotics has delivered Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the United States Army 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk as part of the Army’s Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport programme.
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe launches Trojan Footprint 2026 multinational SOF exercise
United States Special Operations Command Europe has launched Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S.-led special operations exercise in Europe, bringing together approximately 3,000 personnel from the United States, NATO allies and partner nations.
U.S. Army tests autonomous combat systems during African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco
United States Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, part of the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conducted autonomous tactical vehicle training during the African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco on April 30.
Saab unveils Barracuda Poncho camouflage system designed to protect soldiers from thermal and UAV detection
Saab has introduced a new multispectral camouflage solution designed to reduce the risk of individual soldiers being detected by enemy surveillance systems on the battlefield.
Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates
RTX announced that its Raytheon division has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for the Australia Navy’s future Mogami-class frigates under the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program.
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys towards Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is deploying towards the Middle East ahead of a potential multinational mission aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz and protecting freedom of navigation.
TKMS reports record €20.6 billion order backlog as submarine and naval systems demand continues to rise
TKMSreported record order backlog growth and higher earnings in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, supported by rising demand for submarines, naval electronics and surface combatants.
U.S. Navy faces growing shipbuilding and fleet expansion challenge as China accelerates naval modernization
The United States continues to operate the world’s most powerful navy, but its long-standing maritime advantage over China is narrowing as Beijing rapidly expands both its fleet and shipbuilding capabilities.
Future U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller delayed to 2034 - USNI News
The future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), one of the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers, has been delayed by two years and is now expected to be delivered in February 2034.
Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer Ted Stevens departs Ingalls Shipyard for Norfolk before commissioning
HII said the destroyer represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
Rocket Lab and Raytheon chosen to demonstrate advanced missile defense capabilities for U.S. Space Force program
Rocket Lab and Raytheon have been selected to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the United States Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program.
U.S. Space Force accelerates deployment of deep space radar network to strengthen orbital surveillance
United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.
Anduril leads industry team to develop space-based interceptors for U.S. Space Force Golden Dome program
Anduril Industries is leading a team of industry partners to develop space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force under the Golden Dome for America initiative.
Lockheed Martin and Nokia launch modular 5G solution sligned with U.S. defense open wrchitecture standards
Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions have introduced a modular 5G communications solution designed for U.S. and allied defense forces.
BlackSky secures new wave of Gen-3 On-Demand customers, expanding global subscription base
BlackSky Technology reported securing more than two dozen new customers for its Gen-3 On-Demand subscription services during the first quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program.