Shield AI completes over 130 V-BAT sorties in Ukraine to support spring campaign
Shield AI has confirmed that its Kyiv-based operations team has completed more than 130 sorties using its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Ukraine.
General Atomics selects two dutch firms for investment following Blue Magic Netherlands event
GA-ASI and its partners focused on key areas including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space.
BAE Systems secures USD 162 million U.S. Army contract for M777 howitzer structures
BAE Systems has been awarded a USD 162 million contract by the U.S. Army to produce major structures for the M777 lightweight howitzer.
Overland AI reveals ULTRA: autonomous tactical vehicle for challenging ground missions
Seattle-based defence technology company Overland AI has unveiled ULTRA, a fully autonomous tactical ground vehicle designed for complex military environments.
Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works achieve breakthrough F-35 interoperability at Ramstein Flag
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) showcased the first-ever live classified data share outside the United States between an F-35 in flight and Keystone.
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General Atomics showcases airborne laser weapon on MQ-9B SeaGuardian at Sea-Air-Space 2025
General Atomics has revealed a new airborne laser weapon system integrated on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle.
Shield AI completes over 130 V-BAT sorties in Ukraine to support spring campaign
Shield AI has confirmed that its Kyiv-based operations team has completed more than 130 sorties using its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Ukraine.
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Japan in historic deployment to support Indo-Pacific
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on 15 April 2025.
Romanian industry to begin military drone production in partnership with Periscope Aviation
Romanian defence company Carfil, in collaboration with U.S.-based Periscope Aviation, will begin manufacturing military drones in Brașov by the end of 2025.
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Royal Netherlands Army prepares for modern warfare with Bastion Lion exercise
The Royal Netherlands Army has concluded its large-scale Bastion Lion exercise, a major training operation involving 4,500 troops, 1,800 vehicles, and 200 drones from three countries.
Retia and Axon Vision form strategic partnership to enhance armoured vehicle systems
Czech technology firm Retia has entered into a strategic partnership with Israeli company Axon Vision to advance electronic systems in military armoured vehicles.
MGCS Project Company GmbH established in Cologne to advance Franco-German defence programme
A major milestone has been reached in the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project with the official establishment of MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC).
U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant
The U.S. Army is expediting the development of the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, aiming to deliver the upgraded variant within 24 to 30 months, significantly ahead of the original 65-month schedule.
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BAE Systems secures additional order for Columbia-class submarine component
BAE Systems has received an $11.5 million production order to manufacture an additional component for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarine.
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems partner to support Philippine Navy modernisation
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems through an Industrial Collaboration Agreement.
U.S. Marines deploy NMESIS missile system to Philippines for Exercise Balikatan 25
U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) have deployed the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25.
Serco secures USD 96 million contract extension to support U.S. Navy frigate modernisation
Serco, the international provider of critical services to governments, has announced it will continue delivering technical services to modernise the U.S. Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems.
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U.S. Space Force outlines strategy for space superiority in new warfighting framework
The U.S. Space Force has unveiled its first Space Warfighting framework, setting out a clear vision to achieve and maintain space superiority.
NRO launches NROL-174 mission from Vandenberg aboard Minotaur IV rocket
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in partnership with U.S. Space Force and Northrop Grumman, successfully launched the NROL-174 mission aboard a Minotaur IV rocket.
L3Harris expands Fort Wayne production facility to support Golden Dome missile defence shield
L3Harris Technologies has completed a USD 125 million expansion of its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
National Reconnaissance Office successfully launches ninth proliferated architecture mission with NROL-192
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in collaboration with SpaceX and U.S. Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 30, has successfully launched the NROL-192 mission into orbit.
