Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their intention to collaborate in aviation and airborne surveillance, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

Shield AI announced it has been selected as a mission autonomy provider for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, following a competitive evaluation to support mission autonomy Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction efforts.

German-Ukrainian joint venture QFI hands first Germany-built Linza 3.0 drone to President Zelenskyy, launching production of up to 10,000 UAVs a year for Ukraine’s armed forces.

Spanish defence company Indra has equipped the Spanish Air and Space Force’s A400M aircraft with its InShield system, a latest-generation Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) technology.

Estonia will strengthen its defence capabilities this year with the introduction of a medium-range air defence system, adding a new layer able to counter targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres, alongside upgrades to drone capabilities, increased ground firepower and naval development.

Rocket Lab Corporation, a launch services and space systems company, announced that its next mission will be a dedicated HASTE rocket launch for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).