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Ukraine expands air defence architecture with private sector units, reports initial UAV shootdowns

Ukraine expands air defence architecture with private sector units, reports initial UAV shootdowns

Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said a pilot programme integrating private sector capabilities into national air defence has entered operational use, with initial interceptions already confirmed.

Finnish Air Force prepares for arrival of first F-35 Lightning II fighters as integration and training progress

Finnish Air Force prepares for arrival of first F-35 Lightning II fighters as integration and training progress

Finnish Air Force is preparing to receive its first F-35A multirole fighters this autumn, marking a key milestone in the country’s transition to a new combat aircraft capability.

Airbus demonstrates Bird of Prey drone interceptor engaging kamikaze UAV in first autonomous flight test [VIDEO]

Airbus demonstrates Bird of Prey drone interceptor engaging kamikaze UAV in first autonomous flight test [VIDEO]

Airbus has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor, successfully engaging a kamikaze drone in a test conducted in northern Germany.

ASIO secures U.S. contract to supply NOCTA optical navigation systems for UAV operations in contested environments

ASIO secures U.S. contract to supply NOCTA optical navigation systems for UAV operations in contested environments

ASIO has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract from a U.S. prime contractor to deliver several hundred NOCTA optical navigation systems.

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam to expand counter-drone capabilities and regional operations

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam to expand counter-drone capabilities and regional operations

DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam to support its growing operations across the region.

Pistorius visits EOS production facility in Canberra as Germany prepares high-energy laser weapon system procurement

Pistorius visits EOS production facility in Canberra as Germany prepares high-energy laser weapon system procurement

Australian technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) hosted a German defence delegation at its Canberra facility on March 26, led by Boris Pistorius.

U.S. Navy launches competition for new jet trainer system to modernize pilot training for future combat aircraft

U.S. Navy launches competition for new jet trainer system to modernize pilot training for future combat aircraft

The U.S. Navy has issued a request for proposals for its Undergraduate Jet Training System, seeking new jet trainer aircraft and associated training systems.