Leonardo and Baykar test M-346 and KIZILELMA teaming in first live K-SWARM autonomous formation flights
Leonardo and Baykar have completed the first phase of live testing for the K-SWARM programme, marking a milestone in the development of crewed-uncrewed teaming and swarm tactics.
48th Fighter Wing proves F-35A combat reach across Europe during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 26 exercise
The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 on June 18 after demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO partners and Allied air forces.
Palladyne AI wins U.S. Army contracts to validate SwarmOS autonomy and Gremlin-X mini-bomber UAV with warfighters
Palladyne AI has been awarded two U.S. Army contracts to research, develop and operationally validate its SwarmOS autonomous swarm technology and Gremlin-X mini-bomber UAV.
Ukrainian drone strikes halted refining at Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery after damaging key units and fuel tanks
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said Ukrainian drone strikes had forced the Moscow oil refinery in the Kapotnya district to halt crude oil processing.
Anduril launches FQ-44 Fury serial production for U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme
The U.S. Air Force selected Anduril for the production phase of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, moving the company’s FQ-44 semi-autonomous fighter aircraft into serial production.
Boeing’s JDAM Long Range expanded affordable precision strike reach for legacy and next-generation aircraft platforms
JDAM LR is intended for rapid integration on both legacy and next-generation platforms.
RAF Typhoon conducted taxiway take-off and landing manoeuvres at RAF Akrotiri to validate contingency QRA operations under ACE
A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet conducted take-off and landing manoeuvres from a taxiway at RAF Akrotiri.
Terra Drone established Terra Defense Europe in Estonia as base for European defence unmanned aircraft business
Terra Drone Corporation has established Terra Defense Europe in Estonia as a base for its defence business in Europe.
OpenWorks contracted to provide Vision Guard counter-UAS capability for Australian Defence Force’s fast-tracked Land 156 programme
OpenWorks Engineering has been contracted by Australia’s Department of Defence to provide counter-small uncrewed aerial system capability under the fast-tracked Land 156 programme.
MBDA completes first Crossbow firings as ground-launched deep strike capability moves towards production in 2026
MBDA has announced the successful first firings of Crossbow, marking the latest milestone in the rapid development of a market-ready ground-launched deep strike capability.
Rotron Aerospace marks Project Brakestop trial milestone for SkyLance long-range one-way effect system
Rotron Aerospace has celebrated the successful trial of its SkyLance One Way Effect system under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Project Brakestop.
Destinus completed 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in Europe as Ruta cruise missile propulsion production moved to industrial scale
Destinus completed its 1,000th T150 turbojet engine in 2026, marking a production milestone for the European defence company.