BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding sign contract for Canada’s River-class destroyer programme
BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) have signed a contract to advance the next phase of Canada’s River-class destroyer programme.
U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber conducts low-pass over Oslo during NATO training mission
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flew over Oslo, Norway, in a coordinated low-pass alongside two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs.
Sweden to supply 18 additional Archer self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
The Swedish government has authorised the procurement of 18 Archer artillery systems for Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support.
General Atomics successfully tests Gray Eagle Extended Range UAS with PLEO satellite communications
The Gray Eagle platform is designed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), which allows for seamless integration of new capabilities.
B-52 Stratofortress bombers conduct first-ever live weapons drop in Sweden
As part of the mission, the B-52 bombers also performed a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm.
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Collins Aerospace to upgrade U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters with advanced avionics
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, has secured an USD 80 million contract to modernise the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters.
Denmark’s F-35A fighters to take over air policing as F-16 fleet gradually retires
Denmark’s Chief of Defence, Michael Hyldgaard, officially announced that from 1 April, the Royal Danish Air Force’s (RDAF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jets will begin assuming air policing duties.
Finland’s F-35 fighter jet engine facility reaches construction milestone
The construction of Finland’s new F-35 fighter jet engine assembly and maintenance facility has reached a key milestone, with the building structure now at its highest point.
U.S. deploys U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane for enhanced surveillance along southern border
The United States has deployed the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to monitor activity along the southern border with Mexico.
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U.S. Army showcases advanced Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (AMDL) at Project Convergence-Capstone 5
The U.S. Army has unveiled significant advancements in autonomous warfare technology through the successful experimentation of the Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (AMDL) during Project Convergence-Capstone 5 (PC-C5).
Sweden signs contract with BAE Systems Bofors to supply Archer howitzers and Arthur radars to Ukraine
FMV has signed an agreement with BAE Systems Bofors to deliver 18 additional Archer artillery systems and five Arthur counter-battery radar systems to Ukraine.
Ukraine develops 1,000 km range cruise missile based on R-360 Neptune project
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced on 14 March 2025 that Ukraine has developed a new ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 1,000 kilometres.
U.S. Army showcases M109A7 Paladin artillery system precision in NATO training
U.S. Army field artillery crews have successfully validated their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer during crew certifications.
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Honeywell awarded contract to support AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base pilot program
Honeywell has been awarded a contract to deliver the AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) pilot program, strengthening technology transfer and security within the trilateral defence partnership.
BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding sign contract for Canada’s River-class destroyer programme
BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) have signed a contract to advance the next phase of Canada’s River-class destroyer programme.
Anschütz develops advanced autonomous navigation and command system for unmanned maritime operations
German maritime technology company Anschütz has developed an advanced Autonomous Navigation and Command System for unmanned and autonomous vessels.
Elbit Systems and Rafael to supply advanced naval decoy system for NATO frigates
Elbit Systems Ltd. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. have secured a contract to supply a state-of-the-art Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) for NATO European countries.
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Kongsberg expands into space operations with successful launch of its first microsatellite
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has taken a significant step into the space sector by launching and operating its first microsatellite.
BlackSky achieves AI-powered analytics milestone with Gen-3 satellite imagery
BlackSky Technology Inc. has successfully delivered its first AI-powered analytics using high-resolution imagery from its Gen-3 satellite, just three weeks after its launch on 18 February.
ICEYE launches next-generation SAR satellites, advancing global Earth observation and defence capabilities
ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, has successfully launched four new satellites, enhancing its Earth observation and surveillance capabilities.
Ukraine loses access to satellite imagery via GEGD platform following U.S. decision
Maxar Technologies has confirmed the suspension, citing its contractual obligations with the US government and various allied and partner nations.