Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability
Northrop Grumman said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
Ukraine and Germany sign memorandum to exchange defence data and expand cooperation on AI and weapons systems
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Germany have signed a memorandum on defence data exchange, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation.
United States: Air National Guard leaders urge Congress to fund up to 100 new fighter jets annually to modernize aging fleet
Adjutants general from nearly two dozen U.S. states have urged Congress to support multiyear funding for the Air Force to procure between 72 and 100 new fighter aircraft annually.
U.S. Army opens Kansas facility to expand 155mm artillery ammunition production and strengthen industrial capacity
The U.S. Army and Day & Zimmerman have opened a new facility in Parsons, Kansas, dedicated to producing 155mm M795 artillery projectiles.
Rheinmetall and Destinus to establish joint venture for scalable missile production in Europe from 2026
The German defence company Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture focused on missile systems.
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General Atomics to upgrade Gray Eagle ER drones with enhanced electronic intelligence capabilities for U.S. Army missions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has been awarded a contract to enhance the U.S. Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft with advanced electronic intelligence capabilities.
GE Aerospace signs deal with Indian Air Force to establish in-country depot for Tejas F404-IN20 engine support
GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force to establish a domestic depot facility for F404-IN20 engines powering the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet.
Quantum Systems’ Vector AI selected for U.S. Army sUAS program to enhance brigade-level reconnaissance capabilities
Quantum Systems’ U.S. subsidiary has secured a $15.3 million contract under the U.S. Army’s Company-Level small unmanned aircraft systems Directed Requirement 2 initiative.
More than 100 U.S. aircraft support naval blockade of Iran as military expands surveillance and enforcement operations
More than 100 U.S. military aircraft are supporting a naval blockade of Iran, providing surveillance and protection for maritime operations, according to officials and analysts.
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ARX Robotics launches UK manufacturing and secures British Army contract for GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles deployment
ARX Robotics has begun manufacturing autonomous ground systems in the United Kingdom following its first contract with the British Army.
Hanwha Aerospace advances Norwegian industrial cooperation and outlines Chunmoo delivery under long-range artillery deal
Hanwha Aerospace has held a series of kick-off meetings with Norwegian defence industry partners as part of its industrial cooperation commitments under the Chunmoo Gungnir multiple rocket launcher system contract with Norway.
U.S. Army opens Kansas facility to expand 155mm artillery ammunition production and strengthen industrial capacity
The U.S. Army and Day & Zimmerman have opened a new facility in Parsons, Kansas, dedicated to producing 155mm M795 artillery projectiles.
U.S. Army selects L3Harris NOVA night-vision system under BiNOD program in contract worth up to $465 million
The U.S. Army has selected L3Harris Technologies to provide its NOVA night-vision goggle system under the Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD) program.
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USS Gerald R. Ford sets longest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier deployment record since Cold War amid extended global operations
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has set a new record for the longest U.S. Navy carrier deployment since the end of the Cold War.
Hanwha Ocean and Irving Shipbuilding explore deeper partnership to support Canada’s long-term naval capability plans
Hanwha Ocean and Irving Shipbuilding have held high-level discussions in Halifax to explore expanded industrial cooperation.
U.S. Marine Corps tests TRV-150C unmanned resupply aircraft aboard amphibious ship to advance logistics capability
The United States Marine Corps has conducted shipboard testing of the TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock.
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and Finkl Steel – Sorel sign agreement to explore cooperation on submarine materials
TKMS and Finkl Steel – Sorel have signed a teaming agreement to explore cooperation on strategic materials for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
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L3Harris demonstrates autonomous electronic warfare capability with Deceptor system during U.S. Army experiment
L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated an autonomous electronic warfare capability during a recent U.S. Army experiment, highlighting its ability to detect, locate and neutralize threats in real time.
BAE Systems unveils Ascent spacecraft to expand Elevation line for space mobility, logistics and exploration missions
BAE Systems has introduced its Ascent spacecraft as a new addition to its Elevation spacecraft line, aimed at supporting space superiority and exploration missions.
Kymeta secures U.S. Office of Naval Research contract to advance KuKa SATCOM technology and develop prototype terminal
Kymeta has been awarded a three-year contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research to further develop its multi-band, multi-beam antenna technology.
Finnish Defence Forces launch AI Centre of Excellence with Digia as partner supporting data and AI implementation
The Finnish Defence Forces have launched a new Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence to enhance operational capability through the use of data and advanced technologies.