Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Space Force to host Next-Generation Missile Defense Summit at Redstone Arsenal
The event supports the Golden Dome for America initiative and is intended to strengthen collaboration between government and industry.
ASELSAN to make its debut at ASDA, strengthening ties in the Europe
ASELSAN, Türkiye’s leading defense company, is set to participate in the Adriatic Sea Defense, Aerospace, and Security Exhibition (ASDA 2025) for the first time, taking place from April 8-10, in Zagreb, Croatia.
Lockheed Martin: Norway becomes first F-35 Lightning II partner nation to fulfill its program of record
“The F-35 is the world’s best fighter jet and I am very pleased that we will receive the last of the 52 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin that Norway has ordered,” said Tore O. Sandvik, Norwegian Minister of Defence.
Latvia orders Saab’s RBS 70 NG air defence system in EUR 180 million deal
Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence for the delivery of its RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defence system.
Finnish Air Force commander confirms F-35 programme on track amid rising strategic importance
The Finnish Air Force’s F-35 programme is progressing according to plan, with preparations well underway to replace the ageing Hornet fleet by the end of the decade.
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Sweden strengthens air defence with Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar contract
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with French defence firm Thales to acquire the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar (GM200 MM/C).
Shield AI unveils ViDAR Pod, an AI-enabled passive surveillance system for land and sea operations
American defence technology firm Shield AI has unveiled its latest innovation, the ViDAR Pod, a next-generation passive surveillance system capable of wide-area detection across both land and maritime domains.
Stealth precision: RAF Lakenheath technicians sustain F-35’s cutting-edge capability
At RAF Lakenheath, a specialist team from the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron is carrying out precision work critical to the mission-readiness of the U.S. Air Force’s only fifth-generation fighter squadrons in Europe and Africa.
NATO Air Policing: Polish Air Force deploys F-16 fighter jets to Lithuania
Four Polish F-16 fighter jets have arrived at Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, taking over the NATO Air Policing mission from the French and Italian detachments. They will conduct the mission alongside the Romanian Air Force until July 2025.
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CEO of Rheinmetall Landsysteme visits Kyiv to discuss strengthening industry cooperation with Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has held a working meeting with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, a key German defence company already active in Ukraine.
Repkon USA expands defence manufacturing capabilities with acquisition of GD-OTS Garland facility
Repkon USA has announced the acquisition of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ Garland Operations, a move aimed at expanding its manufacturing capabilities in the defence and aerospace sectors.
Norway plans to acquire 24 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace
Norway will nearly double its fleet of K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers in a new arms deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, as part of a broader effort to reinforce the country’s defence in response to growing security concerns.
General Christopher Cavoli: Russian army has lost over four thousand tanks in Ukraine
Russia has lost more than 4,000 tanks since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to a senior U.S. military official.
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U.S. Navy commissions USS Iowa (SSN-797), a aew Virginia-class attack submarine
The U.S. Navy officially commissioned USS Iowa (SSN-797), the 24th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, on Saturday.
Kraken Technology Group launches full-scale production at AREA 1 facility
The firm’s core offerings include the K3SCOUT, an affordable, low-signature autonomous surface vessel, and the K4 MANTA, a more advanced hybrid platform capable of both surface and limited subsurface operations.
Royal Navy: HMS Dauntless successfully neutralises drone swarms in live-fire exercise
HMS Dauntless, one of the Royal Navy’s most advanced Type 45 destroyers, has demonstrated its formidable defensive capabilities by successfully neutralising swarms of drones during Exercise Sharpshooter off the Welsh coast.
Anduril delivers first Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle to U.S. Navy
The Dive-LD is designed for long-duration operations without human intervention and can be used for tasks such as seabed mapping, communications relays, and infrastructure inspection.
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U.S. Space Force awards multi-billion dollar launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin
The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Services (ULA), and Blue Origin.
Leidos secures USD 390 Million NSA contract to advance signals intelligence capabilities
American defence and technology company Leidos has been awarded a new contract by the National Security Agency (NSA) to deliver signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities.
Kongsberg to deliver 280 microsatellites for SpinLaunch’s global broadband network
Kongsberg NanoAvionics, part of the Norwegian technology group Kongsberg, has been selected as the exclusive satellite supplier for SpinLaunch’s Meridian Space constellation.
Netherlands signs EUR 1 billion long-term agreement with L3Harris for Falcon IV tactical radios
L3Harris Technologies has signed a long-term agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply advanced Falcon IV radios under the FOXTROT programme.