Swedish Södermanland-class submarine operates under NATO command in Baltops 25
Baltops 25 involves 16 NATO countries and includes more than 50 ships, over 25 aircraft, and around 9,000 personnel.
Israel Aerospace Industries delivers 250th Multi-Mission Radar, marks global milestone in air defence
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered its 250th multi-mission radar (MMR), marking a significant achievement for the Israeli defence technology leader.
U.S. Department of Defense requests $3.5 billion for F-47 NGAD programme for fiscal year 2025
This amount represents a slight increase from the previously estimated $3.19 billion outlined in an earlier version of the department’s budget plan.
DroneShield launches major European expansion to support regional defence efforts
DroneShield has announced a major expansion into Europe, including plans for its first manufacturing and assembly facility outside Australia.
Saab’s early warning technology enables Ukraine to shoot down Russian Su-35 fighter
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet was recently shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force in the Kursk direction, marking a significant development in Ukraine’s air defence operations.
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Atlantic Trident 25: Finland to lead NATO air exercise and host RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft
The Finnish Air Force will host the multinational Atlantic Trident 25 air exercise and the deployment of NATO RQ-4D Phoenix remotely piloted aircraft during summer 2025.
Ukrainian defence ministry approves ‘Volynyaka’ unmanned aerial system for operational use
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has officially codified and authorised the Ukrainian-developed ‘Volynyaka’ unmanned aerial system for operational use by the defence forces.
MBDA to showcase sovereign European defence innovations at Paris Air Show 2025
MBDA, Europe’s leading manufacturer of complex weapon systems, is unveiling a range of sovereign European defence capabilities at the Paris Air Show 2025.
Defender Europe 2025: U.S. Army air defenders sharpen skills in Hungary
For B/5-4 ADAR, the event serves as a key opportunity to refine critical air defence capabilities while working closely with allied forces.
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Slovenia orders CAESAR artillery systems from European defence group KNDS
Slovenia’s defence ministry said on Friday it has ordered twelve CAESAR artillery systems from French weapons manufacturer KNDS France.
Sweden signs contract with KNDS to modernise 110 Stridsvagn 122 main battle tanks
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with the German-French defence company KNDS for the repair and modernisation of 110 Stridsvagn 122 tanks.
India partners with Diehl Defence for local production of Vulcano precision artillery ammunition
German defence firm Diehl Defence and India’s Reliance Group have entered into a strategic partnership for guided artillery ammunition.
Swedish military buys BONUS precision artillery ammunition from BAE Systems Bofors
BAE Systems Bofors has signed a contract worth nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million) with the Swedish Armed Forces for the supply of 155mm BONUS munitions
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Swedish Södermanland-class submarine operates under NATO command in Baltops 25
Baltops 25 involves 16 NATO countries and includes more than 50 ships, over 25 aircraft, and around 9,000 personnel.
U.S. Navy deploys advanced Maritime Strike Tomahawk to boost anti-ship capabilities
The U.S. Navy is enhancing its destroyers with a new version of the Tomahawk missile designed to strike enemy ships at sea.
Polish aircrew complete deck landing qualification with U.S. Navy during BALTOPS 25
A Polish Special Operations Squadron has successfully completed a deck landing qualification (DLQ) aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) on 8 June, as part of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 25 exercise.
Raytheon awarded $646 million hardware production and sustainment contract for SPY-6 radars
Raytheon, an business, was awarded a $646 million contract to continue producing AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Space Force awards $4 billion contract to modernise space launch ranges
The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) to Jacobs Technology, Inc., with a total ceiling value of $4 billion.
ICEYE US integrates SAR data into SkyFi Earth observation platform
ICEYE US and SkyFi have announced a strategic partnership to integrate ICEYE US’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into SkyFi’s Earth observation platform.
Portuguese Air Force signs agreement with ICEYE for SAR satellite and ground infrastructure
Since 2018, ICEYE has launched 48 SAR satellites, both for its own constellation and its clients.
Colt, Honeywell and Nokia to trial space-based quantum-safe cryptography
Colt Technology Services, Honeywell and Nokia have announced a collaboration to test quantum-safe networking through satellite communications.