Defence Industry Europe

230421 VIN Content Assets 30 Vincorion Banner TAS 1

UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation

Patria reports strong growth in first half of 2025, expands operations and partnerships

Dutch army successfully tests PULS rocket artillery system on Afsluitdijk [VIDEO]

Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance

U.S. resumes shipments of 155mm shells and GMLRS missiles to Ukraine

230421 VIN Content Assets 30 Vincorion Banner TAS 2

BlackSky Technology Inc. has successfully delivered its first AI-powered analytics using high-resolution imagery from its Gen-3 satellite, just three weeks after its launch on 18 February. This achievement highlights the company’s ability to transform detailed satellite images into actionable intelligence at machine speed.

At your command: On-Demand intelligence from BlackSky

#intelligence

Featured

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Guam for Indo-Pacific deployment

Poland orders ELM-2238X STAR-X radars from ELTA Systems to enhance coastal surveillance

MP Materials and U.S. Department of Defense partner to build rare earth magnet supply chain for America

TEKEVER to establish new centre of excellence for autonomous systems in Cahors

U.S. field artillery battalion deploys to Germany in support of NATO mission

U.S. Marine Corps conducts first live drop of Mjölnir munition from tactical drone

L3Harris names Rob Mitrevski to lead Golden Dome next-gen missile defence effort

Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5 billion fighter jet deal

Dawn Aerospace joins EU-funded Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme

Massive Russian airstrike hits Ukraine overnight, setting new record for aerial threats

PGZ outlines development of three artillery ammunition production sites in Poland

IAI and Fire Free Forests partner to launch advanced aerial firefighting solution

Air

UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation

The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Guam for Indo-Pacific deployment

The deployment supports Pacific Air Forces’ ongoing training with Allies, partners, and joint forces across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps conducts first live drop of Mjölnir munition from tactical drone

U.S. Marine Corps conducted a live-fire combined arms exercise, marking a milestone in small unmanned aircraft systems integration with the first live drop of the Mjölnir lethal payload system.

Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5 billion fighter jet deal

The Swedish-made Gripen E reportedly outperformed competing offers from the Rafale and F-16 Block 70.

Land

Patria reports strong growth in first half of 2025, expands operations and partnerships

Finnish defence company Patria has reported net sales of EUR 421.0 million for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 12.0% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Dutch army successfully tests PULS rocket artillery system on Afsluitdijk [VIDEO]

The Royal Netherlands Army has completed a successful two-day validation firing of its new rocket artillery system, the Precise and Universal Launch System (PULS), on the Afsluitdijk.

RENK and ARX Robotics form strategic partnership to drive autonomous mobility and international growth

RENK Group and ARX Robotics have announced a strategic partnership to advance autonomous defence mobility, particularly in the area of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).

U.S. field artillery battalion deploys to Germany in support of NATO mission

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment (1-14th FAR), 75th Field Artillery Brigade, departed Lawton – Fort Sill Regional Airport on 28 June 2025 for their deployment to Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Sea

Poland orders ELM-2238X STAR-X radars from ELTA Systems to enhance coastal surveillance

On 9 July 2025, Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with a consortium composed of KenBIT and Israel’s Elta Systems for the delivery of 18 ELM-2238X STAR-X coastal radars.

Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from U.S.-based technology firm Shield AI.

Raytheon demonstrates semi-autonomous Barracuda mine neutralisation system in open water test

Raytheon has successfully demonstrated its Barracuda mine neutralisation vehicle in untethered, semi-autonomous mode for the first time.

U.S. Navy: Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine visits Iceland for the first time in history

The United States Navy marked a historic milestone on 9 July 2025 as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted the first-ever port visit by such a vessel to Iceland.

Featured

Air

Land

Sea

Space/C4ISR