U.S. Air Force demonstrates American air power with B-52, F-35 and F-16 display at Dubai Airshow 2025
The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with a strong display of American air power featuring the B-52 Stratofortress, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon.
General Atomics, Lockheed Martin and L3Harris demonstrate crewed-uncrewed teaming in F-22 and MQ-20
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works led and orchestrated this crewed-uncrewed teaming flight test with GA-ASI and L3Harris.
Zelenskyy and Macron sign agreement allowing Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale fighters by 2035
At the air base in the French city of Vélizy-Villacoublay, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron signed a Declaration of Intent on defence equipment cooperation.
EDGE Group unveils 42 new defence technologies at Dubai Airshow 2025 as part of global expansion
EDGE is presenting 42 new products and solutions at Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the group’s most extensive launches since its formation.
Sweden reaches Full Operational Capability for Patriot air defence system after final readiness tests
Sweden will enter a new phase in its introduction of the Patriot air defence system as the Armed Forces confirm full operational capability at the turn of the year.
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Belgium selects Origin Robotics’ BLAZE interceptor to boost urgent counter-drone capacity
Origin Robotics said the Belgian Ministry of Defence has chosen its AI-powered BLAZE interceptor for a 50 million euro counter-drone package approved to improve Belgium’s ability to detect, track and neutralise hostile unmanned aircraft.
RTX secures USD 699 million contract to produce NASAMS air defence fire units for Taiwan
The United States Department of War has announced a production contract with RTX for the manufacture and delivery of NASAMS fire units destined for Taiwan.
F-15E Strike Eagles end six-month mission marking first sustained fighter operations on Diego Garcia
F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have returned to Kadena Air Base after a six-month deployment that included a three-month forward operation to Diego Garcia.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates American air power with B-52, F-35 and F-16 display at Dubai Airshow 2025
The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with a strong display of American air power featuring the B-52 Stratofortress, F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon.
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Rheinmetall to modernise Germany’s Army Combat Training Centre under €61 million contract
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise the Army Combat Training Centre in Saxony-Anhalt.
Galvion prepares to supply over 250,000 Caiman ballistic helmets under NATO procurement
Galvion has announced that orders for its Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmet system placed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency have reached 225,000 units from countries already disclosed.
Rheinmetall showcases Mission Master during NATO’s REPMUS/DYMS 2025 exercise held in Portugal
Rheinmetall took part in OPEX REPMUS 2025 and DYMS, NATO’s main exercise for advancing maritime autonomy held in Troia and Sesimbra.
BAE Systems and GDLS partner to offer Beowulf vehicle for Canada’s DAME Arctic Mobility Project
BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems have signed a teaming agreement to offer the BvS10 Beowulf platform for the Canadian Army’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement project.
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Royal Navy: UK Carrier Strike Group declared fully mission ready after major NATO exercise in Mediterranean
HMS Prince of Wales and her air wing of F 35 jets have completed the first of two major NATO exercises in the Mediterranean, marking a key step in the UK’s commitment to European security.
Navantia: second S-80 submarine enters the water in Cartagena and moves toward testing phase
The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol”, the second submarine of the S-80 class, is now afloat at Navantia’s Cartagena shipyard as it moves into the final stages of construction and commissioning.
U.S. Navy Chief visits HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as talks advance on MASGA cooperation plan
Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan to review its shipbuilding capabilities and discuss cooperation under the MASGA initiative.
Leidos Australia and Kongsberg sign MOU to explore Naval Strike Missile integration on new USVs
Leidos Australia and Kongsberg Defence Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the integration of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile with Leidos’ Sea Archer and Longbow uncrewed surface vessels.
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Saab invests USD 10 million in Pythom to support Sweden’s space ambitions and launch goals
Saab has invested in Pythom, a space technology company with Swedish roots that develops lightweight and rapidly deployable rockets aimed at making access to space more flexible, affordable and resilient.
BlackSky demonstrates Gen-3 satellite capturing F-35 jets with real-time AI detection at Dubai Airshow
BlackSky demonstrated its Gen-3 satellite capabilities at the Dubai Airshow on 18 November by capturing a high-resolution image of a formation of F-35 jets during an aerial display.
ArianeGroup and Avio sign new agreement to produce Ariane 6 and Vega C components through 2029
ArianeGroup and Avio have signed a major contract covering the production of Ariane 6 items through 2029, including P120 and P160 boosters and oxygen turbopumps.
Dream Chaser spaceplane advances toward first mission after completing key pre-flight tests at KSC
Sierra Space has confirmed that its Dream Chaser spaceplane has completed a series of critical pre-flight tests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking continued progress toward its first free-flyer mission.