GE Aerospace CT7-2E1 engines selected for Leonardo AW149 helicopters as UK advances New Medium Helicopter program
The AW149 will become the UK’s new medium helicopter, bringing Leonardo’s latest-generation multi-role battlefield capability into service.
European industry joins Freya anti-ballistic missile programme as coalition moves to build shared missile defence capability
Zelenskyy said Europe has the potential to become a global producer of high-quality anti-ballistic systems without political dependence.
France and Ukraine agree Rafale procurement roadmap as Kyiv moves towards first squadron, SAMP-T/NG battery and licensed weapons production
France and Ukraine signed an agreement on 13 July setting out a roadmap that moves Kyiv closer to buying an initial batch of 16 Rafale fighter jets with weapons.
Auterion and SkyFall begin delivery of 50,000 Shrike strike drones with terminal guidance kits to Ukrainian forces
Auterion and SkyFall have begun delivering 50,000 Shrike strike drones equipped with Auterion Strike kits to Ukrainian forces, the companies said.
European countries and Ukraine launch Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop shared defensive capability against future threats
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have announced the start of work to establish a purely defensive Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition.
BAE Systems to supply EPAWSS electronic warfare systems for Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle fleet upgrade under Boeing contract
EPAWSS is an all-digital electronic warfare system designed to detect threats and support countermeasures across 360 degrees.
Rheinmetall Canada to provide MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support components for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War to supply replacement components for Rheinmetall Canada’s MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support system.
UK awards first European low-cost air defence interceptor contracts to counter mass drone threats under five-nation programme
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones and other airborne threats.
Helsing raises $1.8 billion to accelerate development of AI-enabled defence platforms for partner nations
Helsing has raised $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, valuing the European defence AI company at $18 billion.
Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI test NAMIB electronic-warfare payload in Rafale F4 drone-supported mission
NAMIB was jointly developed by Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI and is designed to detect, identify and geolocate electromagnetic emissions, including signals from air defence systems.
Boeing to bring MQ-28 Ghost Bat and defense portfolio to Farnborough Airshow as global partnerships take focus
The uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft will make its Farnborough debut on static display.
Lockheed Martin advances Australia’s TADRS radar sustainment to support ground-based air and missile defense
Lockheed Martin Australia has marked 20 years of sustaining the AN-TPS 77-based Tactical Air Defence Radar System in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force.