Elbridge Colby urges Europe to lead donventional defence as U.S. pushes ‘NATO 3.0’ at ministerial meeting in Brussels
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby urged allies to build a “NATO 3.0” based on “partnership rather than dependency” as he represented the United States at a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels.
Europe divided over future relationship with United States as security and strategic autonomy debate intensifies
Europe is split over its future relationship with the United States, as some governments weigh greater independence while others warn that distancing from Washington could weaken the continent’s security against Russia.
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Frontline Robotics unveils Linza 3.0 tactical drone for joint production in Ukraine and Germany [VIDEO]
Frontline Robotics has unveiled Linza 3.0, the latest version of its multi-use logistic drone already deployed in more than 60 units with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and said the system will be produced in Ukraine and Germany.
U.S. Marine Corps selects GA-ASI YFQ-42A for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
General Atomics has been competitively selected by the United States Marine Corps for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program.
Saab steps up Gripen pitch to Canada, sharing detailed data as Ottawa weighs dual fighter fleet
Saab is stepping up its campaign to sell Gripen E/F fighter jets to Canada, presenting the aircraft as a complement to, not a replacement for, U.S.-made F-35s amid strained political ties between Ottawa and Washington.
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Mitchell Institute calls for 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers to Strengthen U.S. deterrence against China
A new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies warns that current U.S. bomber plans are inadequate for winning a future conflict with China and calls on the Air Force to build at least 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducts first semi-autonomous flight of YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. said it successfully integrated third-party mission autonomy software into its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, completing the platform’s first semi-autonomous airborne mission.
U.S. Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
The U.S. Air Force is accelerating its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program by implementing the government-owned Autonomy Government Reference Architecture across multiple vendor platforms, validating a key pillar of its acquisition reform.
U.S. Army: AH-64 Apache attack helicopter completes first air-to-air test of XM1225 APEX 30mm proximity ammunition
The U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has reached a new milestone with the successful live fire test of the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive ammunition at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
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Nordic defence agencies confirm Saab’s Mobile Camouflage System remains world-leading in its class
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency said new extensive tests in Denmark have confirmed that the Mobile Camouflage System (MCS), further developed by Norway, Sweden and Denmark with Sweden’s Saab, remains world-leading, particularly in Arctic conditions.
Hanwha Aerospace breaks ground on first European K9 production facility in Romania
The ceremony was attended by senior Romanian officials including Presidential Advisor for National Security and Foreign Policy Marius-Gabriel Lazurca, Vice Prime Minister Barna Tanczos, Economy Minister Ambrozie-Irineu Darău and Dâmbovița County Council President Corneliu Ştefan, as well as Yong-chul Lee, Minister of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Hanwha Aerospace said the project underlines…
BAE Systems agrees acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad to strengthen defence supply chain
BAE Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Sweden-based Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, signing a share purchase agreement through its BAE Systems Bofors business.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) and Roketsan sign strategic deal to pursue integrated laser defence opportunities
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Roketsan to collaborate on future opportunities involving integrated defence capabilities in selected markets.
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Lockheed Martin wins nine-month Aegis sustainment extension for Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class destroyers
Lockheed Martin Australia has been awarded a nine-month extension of its Aegis Sustainment Program for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class guided missile destroyers.
Fincantieri’s WASS secures over €200 million Saudi contract for MU90 lightweight torpedoes
Fincantieri said its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems has secured a contract worth more than €200 million from the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to supply MU90 Lightweight Torpedoes.
Donald Trump weighs deploying second aircraft carrier to Middle East amid Iran tensions
President Trump is considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to strengthen the U.S. military presence as he threatens to authorize strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails.
Davie Defense awarded U.S. Coast Guard contract for five Arctic Security Cutters program
American shipbuilder Davie Defense has been awarded a contract by the United States Coast Guard to build five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of polar icebreaker aimed at increasing U.S. presence in the Arctic.
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BlackSky secures seven-figure Assured contract to expand Gen-3 support for defense customer
BlackSky Technology Inc. said its Gen-3 international momentum is continuing with a seven-figure Assured contract supporting an international defense customer.
OHB launches European Moonport Company to drive lunar infrastructure from Bavaria
OHB SE has announced the creation of the European Moonport Company, establishing an innovation hub in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich to consolidate its activities for future lunar missions in Bavaria.
BlackSky wins seven-figure Gen-3 Assured contracts with new international defense customer after early access
BlackSky said it was awarded multiple Gen-3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following an early access period.
ArianeGroup completes first launch of SyLEx sounding rocket, validating new French suborbital system
ArianeGroup carried out the first launch of its new SyLEx sounding rocket flight test system on November 28, 2025, from the Missile Testing Centre in Biscarrosse operated by the French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency.