Trump says United States must respond after Iran accused of downing AH-64 Apache helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter that was patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Air National Guard: 104th Fighter Wing leaders mark F-35A transition with fuselage signing at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility
Key leaders from the 104th Fighter Wing visited Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 27 to sign the fuselage bulkhead for one of the wing’s first F-35A Lightning II aircraft
Denmark’s Lockheed Martin F-35 acquisition costs rise by $2.2 billion above original estimate, national audit office says
Denmark’s purchase of 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft will cost 14 billion kroner, or $2.2 billion, more than originally planned, according to a report by the Danish National Audit Office
Lockheed Martin highlights Divergent collaboration to accelerate digital design, prototyping and scalable production
Lockheed Martin said it is working with startups and emerging technology companies to accelerate speed, scale and mission impact
Northrop Grumman develops new GaN chip for secure W-band links and next-generation wireless connectivity
Northrop Grumman has developed a new Gallium Nitride chip designed to improve performance for military and commercial radio frequency applications
Diehl Defence presents IRIS-T SLS MK 4 as mobile all-in-one short-range air defence system for NATO users
Diehl Defence has presented the IRIS-T SLS MK 4, a further development of its highly mobile short-range air defence system
BlackSky receives NRO contract modification to accelerate AROS satellite development for foundation imaging
BlackSky Technology has received a contract modification under its existing National Reconnaissance Office contract to accelerate development of its AROS broad area collection satellites
EDGE Group advances mobile SHADOW 25 loitering munition for rapid precision strikes from canister launch systems
EDGE Group is offering the SHADOW 25 loitering munition as a rapid precision-strike capability for armed forces operating in contested environments
Elbit Systems Sweden demonstrates digital land force network linking soldiers, vehicles and command posts [VIDEO]
Elbit Systems Sweden has completed a two-week series of live field demonstrations in Sweden, showcasing a digitalised land force network under realistic conditions
Airbus showcases broad European drone portfolio at ILA Berlin, from uncrewed H145 to collaborative combat aircraft
Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most comprehensive uncrewed aerial systems portfolios at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin
ICEYE raises over €1 billion in Series F funding to expand sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities
ICEYE has raised €450 million, or $520 million, in a primary Series F funding round led by General Atlantic
General Atomics expands Dutch technology partnerships with new investments in six companies through Blue Magic initiative
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands venturing initiative
U.S. Department of State approves possible $1.98 billion Anduril counter-drone systems sale to Kuwait under Foreign Military Sale
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment
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Northrop Grumman develops new GaN chip for secure W-band links and next-generation wireless connectivity
Northrop Grumman has developed a new Gallium Nitride chip designed to improve performance for military and commercial radio frequency applications.
Denmark’s Lockheed Martin F-35 acquisition costs rise by $2.2 billion above original estimate, national audit office says
Denmark’s purchase of 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft will cost 14 billion kroner, or $2.2 billion, more than originally planned, according to a report by the Danish National Audit Office.
Airbus reports progress on Canada’s CC-330 Husky tanker-transport fleet as first A330MRTT completes conversion
Airbus has released photos and reported progress on work to prepare Canada’s fleet of A330MRTT multirole tanker transport aircraft.
Lockheed Martin highlights Divergent collaboration to accelerate digital design, prototyping and scalable production
Lockheed Martin said it is working with startups and emerging technology companies to accelerate speed, scale and mission impact.
Trump says United States must respond after Iran accused of downing AH-64 Apache helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter that was patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada explores expanded fighter fleet as Saab links Gripen production plan to wider GlobalEye negotiations
Canada is considering expanding its fighter fleet beyond the original plan for 88 aircraft, according to industry and government sources cited by CBC.
Diehl Defence presents IRIS-T SLS MK 4 as mobile all-in-one short-range air defence system for NATO users
Diehl Defence has presented the IRIS-T SLS MK 4, a further development of its highly mobile short-range air defence system.
RENK starts production of 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission for Leopard 2 main battle tank mobility systems at Augsburg site
RENK Group has started production of its 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission at its Augsburg site.
Switzerland selects KNDS AGM artillery system on Piranha IV platform to modernise indirect fire capability
The AGM Artillery Gun Module artillery system will be procured on the Piranha IV carrier platform from Swiss manufacturer GDELS-Mowag. […]
Australia signs $72 million Rheinmetall NIOA contract to establish 155mm projectile forging capability in Queensland
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland.
U.S. Army: 1st Armored Division Bradley crews complete gunnery qualifications in Poland
Soldiers assigned to the 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division conducted M2A3 and M3A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle gunnery qualifications near Drawsko Combined Training Center in Poland on June 1-2, 2026.
NATO Forward Land Forces Finland established with Swedish battlegroup to strengthen defence of northern flank
NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland was officially established to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture on its northern and northeastern flank.
Boeing to integrate LAND 4140 battle management system for Australian Army command capability
Boeing Defence Australia will lead integration work for a major initiative to improve the Australian Defence Force’s secure communications, operational planning and battlefield decision-making.
EM&E Group to supply 47 SENTINEL naval weapon stations to Portuguese Navy through NATO procurement agency
EM&E Group will supply 47 naval weapon stations to the Portuguese Navy through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
U.S. Navy establishes Naval Support Activity Stirling in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarine rotations
The U.S. Navy has established Naval Support Activity Stirling in Perth, Western Australia, as part of AUKUS.
NATO launches Task Force X-Arctic to test uncrewed systems for High North awareness and Arctic operations
NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic, a new initiative intended to strengthen the Alliance’s awareness and presence in the Arctic and the High North.
Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan sign agreement to support Canadian underwater defence capability
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Magellan Aerospace Corporation.
End of an era: U.S. Marine Corps retires AV-8B Harrier II after more than 50 years of service
The U.S. Department of War said on June 3 that a ceremony marking the end of Boeing AV-8B Harrier II multirole combat aircraft operations by the U.S. Marine Corps was held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina.
HMS Prince of Wales delayed in Norway for repairs amid renewed scrutiny of UK defence readiness
Britain’s £3.5 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been forced into port in Norway for repairs after breaking down again.
BlackSky receives NRO contract modification to accelerate AROS satellite development for foundation imaging
BlackSky Technology has received a contract modification under its existing National Reconnaissance Office contract to accelerate development of its AROS broad area collection satellites.
ICEYE raises over €1 billion in Series F funding to expand sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities
ICEYE has raised €450 million, or $520 million, in a primary Series F funding round led by General Atlantic.
Israel Aerospace Industries unveils OPAL-NG decentralised battle management solution for sixth-generation and multi-domain operations
Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled OPAL Next Generation, the latest evolution of its airborne decentralised battle management solution for sixth-generation platforms.
Northrop Grumman and Apex to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for U.S. missile defense
Northrop Grumman has announced that satellite manufacturer Apex will support its work to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force.
Business Finland approves €28.3 million grant to support ICEYE’s SAR satellite and AI-enabled intelligence R&D
Business Finland has approved a €28.3 million continuation grant for ICEYE’s research and development programme.
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX nearly $4.2 billion for initial satellite constellation to track airborne targets
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a nearly $4.2 billion Other Transaction Authority contract for initial fielding of the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator system.