Lockheed Martin’s LRDR radar successfully tracks live ICBM target in missile defence test
Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully executed Flight Test Other-26a (FTX-26a).
The shield of the fleet: the Aegis Combat System and its vital role in U.S. Navy operations
The Aegis Combat System represents a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s pursuit of superior combat capability and operational effectiveness.
ICEYE to supply satellite data to NATO Allied Command Operations for enhanced surveillance initiative
ICEYE has announced it will provide satellite data to NATO Allied Command Operations (ACO) as part of the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) initiative.
NATO Summit to endorse 5% of GDP defence spending target, says Secretary General Rutte
Central to the NATO Summit will be the approval of a new defence investment plan, raising the benchmark for national defence spending to 5% of GDP.
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Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit strategic bomber: evolving with agility [VIDEO]
The B-2 Spirit introduced a new era of stealth technology and strategic deterrence 35 years ago when it completed its maiden flight on July 17, 1989.
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DARPA and U.S. Air Force launch cyber resilience upgrade for MQ-9 Reaper
The United States Air Force is collaborating with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to enhance the cyber resilience of its MQ-9 Reaper drone.
U.S. forces defend Al-Udeid Air Base from Iranian missile attack with Patriot systems
U.S. and Qatari forces successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile targeting Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha, Qatar, according to a statement released today by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Lockheed Martin’s LRDR radar successfully tracks live ICBM target in missile defence test
Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully executed Flight Test Other-26a (FTX-26a).
U.S. Navy begins testing latest Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman newest MQ-4C Triton uncrewed multi-intelligence aircraft is now undergoing testing with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command.
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Israel expands use of Camero-Tech’s XAVER 400 to bolster rescue efforts
Israel’s Homefront Command has significantly expanded the deployment of the XAVER 400 through-wall imaging system developed by Israeli firm Camero-Tech.
GM Defense and NP Aerospace partner to pursue UK and NATO vehicle modernisation
GM Defense has announced a strategic collaboration with NP Aerospace to support the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirements under the British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP).
NSPA orders Carl-Gustaf M4 systems from Saab for Dutch and French armed forces
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has placed a substantial order with Swedish defence company Saab for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems and related munitions.
Swedish Armed Forces to replace IFVs donated to Ukraine with new CV9035 MkIIIC combat vehicles
The Swedish Armed Forces have begun replacing over 50 CV90 armoured combat vehicles (Stridsfordon 9040C) that were donated to Ukraine.
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U.S. Navy deploys USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to EUCOM area of responsibility
Nearly 4,500 U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on 24 June.
Raytheon secures $250 million contract with Japan for ESSM Block 2 missile production
Raytheon has signed a $250 million contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of the ESSM Block 2 missile system.
Royal Navy leads AUKUS trials to advance autonomous systems integration
Royal Navy personnel have played a key role in major AUKUS trials aimed at boosting the combined use of autonomous systems by the UK, Australia, and the United States.
BALTOPS 25 concludes in Germany with record NATO participation and advanced combat operations
Sixteen NATO Allies concluded Exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25) in Kiel, Germany on 20 June, marking the end of a 20-day joint maritime training event.
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L3Harris and NASA complete successful test of new RS-25 engine for Artemis V
NASA and L3Harris Technologies have successfully completed a hot-fire test of the first flight version of the RS-25 rocket engine designed for the fifth launch of the Space Launch System (SLS).
BlackSky awarded over $24 million contract by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a delivery order valued at more than $24 million over four years from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
Kongsberg completes N3X satellite constellation with successful launch
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has finalised its N3X satellite constellation following the launch of two new microsatellites, ARVAKER 2 and 3, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission from California.
ICEYE to supply satellite data to NATO Allied Command Operations for enhanced surveillance initiative
ICEYE has announced it will provide satellite data to NATO Allied Command Operations (ACO) as part of the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) initiative.