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Successful first MICA missile firings against very high-altitude balloons with MBDA support
On 23 June, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) and the French Air Force successfully launched two MICA IR missiles from a Rafale and a Mirage 2000 to neutralise balloon targets.
First combat use of GBU-57 and largest B-2 Spirit mission in Operation Midnight Hammer
In June, the United States carried out a historic military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, deploying B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and the powerful GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs.
IAI in action: advanced solutions shield Israel across all domains during Operation Rising Lion
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) played a key strategic role in Operation Rising Lion, delivering critical defence technologies that enabled real-time threat detection and response across multiple domains.
U.S. Air Force taps F‑22 Raptors to operate next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The United States Air Force has confirmed plans to retrofit its F‑22 Raptor stealth fighters with systems enabling direct control of next-generation autonomous drones, known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs).
Netherlands deploys F-35 fighter jets to Poland to guard NATO’s eastern flank
From 1 September to 1 December, Dutch F-35 fighter jets will monitor NATO airspace over Eastern Europe to safeguard military equipment destined for Ukraine.
Missile defence: Lockheed Martin delivers SPY-7 radar antennas for Japan’s Aegis ship programme
The SPY-7 radar provides advanced detection and tracking capabilities, enabling the simultaneous engagement of multiple threats.
Cole Engineering secures $62 million US Army contract for advanced Stinger Training Systems
Cole Engineering Services has been awarded a $62 million production contract by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI).