France to expand Rafale fleet and nuclear forces in wider defence modernisation plan
President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to procure additional Rafale multirole fighter jets for the French Air and Space Force in the coming years.
U.S. Army: 188th Infantry Brigade opens innovation lab to support drone training and development
The U.S. Army’s 188th Infantry Brigade has established a new Innovation Lab focused on the development and integration of drone technology into military training.
Czech tank troops conduct live-fire training with Leopard 2A4 tanks in Austria
Soldiers from the Czech Army’s 73rd Tank Battalion recently carried out their second live-fire training exercise with Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.
Spain announces new army modernisation programmes alongside increased defence spending
The Spanish Army has announced seven new modernisation programmes as part of broader efforts to enhance its land warfare capabilities.
Bomber Barons conclude Red Flag 25-2, strengthening multinational combat readiness
Over the course of the two-week exercise, the Bomber Barons flew more than 30 simulated combat sorties, accumulating over 96 flight hours.
NGAD platform to offer advanced range, lethality and adaptability, says Boeing
Boeing has been awarded a major contract by the United States Air Force to design, develop and deliver the military’s next-generation fighter aircraft.
BlueHalo achieves key milestone in space-based laser communication technology
BlueHalo’s system enables high-bandwidth, secure data transmission between satellites across multiple orbits—LEO, MEO, GEO and beyond—at faster rates and longer distances than current technologies.
Northrop Grumman: MESA is evolving combat identification in the battlespace
Northrop Grumman’s Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) — the multifunction surveillance sensor for the E-7 — provides operators 360-degree coverage of the battlespace.
Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Ukraine join NATO’s Enhanced Science & Technology Partnership
On 1 March 2025, the Republic of Korea officially joined NATO’s Science & Technology Organization (STO) as an Enhanced Science & Technology (S&T) Partner.
U.S. Air Force unveils designations for next-generation uncrewed fighter prototypes
On 3 March, the U.S. Air Force announced the official designation of two prototype uncrewed fighter aircraft under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme.
HMS Vanguard completes longest strategic deterrent patrol in Royal Navy history
The Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine HMS Vanguard has returned to HM Naval Base Clyde after completing the longest patrol in the history of Britain’s strategic submarine fleet.
Australia achieves operational readiness of LRASM anti-ship missile following successful test
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully conducted a live firing of the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), marking a significant upgrade in Australia’s maritime strike capability.