Danish Armed Forces launch first operational deployment of Saildrone Voyager in Baltic Sea
The Saildrone Voyager is a 10-metre USV developed for near-shore ISR and maritime security missions.
GCAP: industry partners launch Edgewing joint venture company
The creation of Edgewing represents a significant step in advancing GCAP’s aim to introduce a new combat air system into service by 2035.
Northrop Grumman launches Beacon autonomous testbed ecosystem
Northrop Grumman has unveiled Beacon, a next-generation autonomous testbed ecosystem designed to accelerate the development of mission autonomy software.
Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod proves precision against UAS threats
Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) has demonstrated exceptional precision and accuracy in a recent test at Eglin Air Force Base.
France declares intent to procure GlobalEye early warning and control aircraft from Saab
GlobalEye is a state-of-the-art multi-domain AEW&C system equipped with a combination of active and passive sensors.
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Lincad supplies specialist battery systems for British-built PHASA-35 UAS
Lincad, a specialist in battery systems based in Surrey, has secured a contract with Prismatic, a BAE Systems subsidiary, to supply high voltage lithium-ion battery packs for PHASA-35.
U.S. Air Force conducts precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers
On June 21, the United States Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear-related facilities, following direct orders from President Donald Trump.
Shield AI advances combat drone autonomy in second MQ-20 Avenger test
Shield AI has successfully completed a second flight demonstration of its autonomous mission software, Hivemind, on a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger.
Lockheed Martin outlines vision for integrated allied air power at Paris Air Show
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Lockheed Martin hosted a high-level strategic dialogue on the future of coalition defence, focusing on how allied nations can achieve true warfighting integration across domains and platforms.
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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.
MBDA’s NEODE Systems secures first French Army contract for AI-enhanced Akeron MP
NEODE Systems, a start-up launched by European defence group MBDA to develop advanced digital and AI technologies, has been awarded its first contract by France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) on behalf of the French Army.
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U.S. Navy: USS Pierre completes final acceptance trials, closing Independence-variant chapter
The U.S. Navy has successfully completed acceptance trials for the future USS Pierre (LCS 38) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama during the week of 9 June.
Danish Armed Forces launch first operational deployment of Saildrone Voyager in Baltic Sea
The Saildrone Voyager is a 10-metre USV developed for near-shore ISR and maritime security missions.
ASELSAN: DERİNGÖZ 100M/600 unmanned underwater vehicle ready for operational deployment
Turkish defence company ASELSAN has announced that its Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV), DERİNGÖZ 100M/600, has successfully completed sea trials, confirming its operational readiness.
Kongsberg orders hundreds of TR40 turbojet engines from Safran under renewed NSM partnership
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has renewed its long-term cooperation agreement with Safran Power Units for the supply of TR40 turbojet engines powering the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
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Dassault Aviation to develop VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator under French Government agreement
The VORTEX demonstrator aims to advance both civil and military capabilities through a dual-use platform that supports autonomous orbital missions and transport to and from space.
Northrop Grumman to expand use of NVIDIA AI technology for advanced space operations
Northrop Grumman has announced the expansion of its use of NVIDIA artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to further develop advanced capabilities for space missions.
BlackSky to expand constellation for high-cadence, multispectral, broad-area data collection
BlackSky Technology Inc. has announced plans to expand its satellite constellation with a new system, AROS, designed to deliver high-cadence, multispectral, broad-area collection capabilities.
NATO awards Planet Labs major contract for advanced monitoring and early warning capabilities
Planet Labs PBC has been awarded a new seven-figure contract by NATO to provide advanced daily monitoring and intelligence capabilities across the Alliance’s key strategic regions.