Saab backs British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise Ex KOP SHIELD with BlueBear systems
Swedish defence company Saab has supported the British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise, Ex KOP SHIELD, through its subsidiary BlueBear.
Six Robotics delivers first Valkyrie drone swarm to Norwegian Army, advancing autonomous defence
The Norwegian Army has officially received its first Valkyrie drone swarm system, developed by Six Robotics in partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI).
Denmark opts against Israeli Barak MX air defence system after Defence Command recommendation
Denmark has decided not to proceed with the procurement of Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX ground-based air defence system, despite earlier interest in its advanced features.
U.S. Air Force launches Checkered Flag 26-1 air combat exercise with allied forces and over 50 aircraft
The U.S. Air Force’s 325th Fighter Wing is hosting Checkered Flag 26-1 from 21 October to 6 November 2025, one of the military’s largest air-to-air exercises.
U.S. Department of the Air Force enhances mission operations with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications
The United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) has deployed Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline core business processes and advance its digital transformation efforts.
Lockheed Martin invests in self-funded prototypes and sixth-gen upgrades for F-35 and F-22 fighters
Lockheed Martin is investing heavily in self-funded prototype development, aiming to demonstrate advanced capabilities directly to the U.S. government, CEO Jim Taiclet said on 20 October.
STM’s ALPAGU loitering munition system joins Türkiye’s defence inventory after successful tests
The Fixed Wing Loitering Munition System ALPAGU, developed by Turkish defence company STM, has successfully completed its acceptance tests and entered Türkiye’s inventory.
MBDA-led HYDIS consortium completes Initial Concept Review for hypersonic defence interceptor
The HYDIS programme is co-funded by the European Union through the European Defence Fund and by the four participating countries.
GE Aerospace to supply T700 and F404 engine kits for Korea’s Surion helicopter and T-50 jet
Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to acquire additional T700 and F404 engine kits for Korea’s indigenous aircraft programmes.
Lockheed Martin boosts supply chain for PAC-3, THAAD interceptors amid rising global missile defence demand
Lockheed Martin has announced new steps to strengthen the resilience of its missile supply chain, responding to rising global demand for its combat-proven air and missile defence systems.
Hybrid Air Vehicles secures first military reservation for three Airlander 10 aircraft
Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd (HAV) has confirmed the first military reservation for its Airlander 10 aircraft, securing a deal for three units with an undisclosed defence contractor.
India’s BrahMos Aerospace signs $482 million missile export deals with two undisclosed nations
India's BrahMos Aerospace has signed contracts worth around $482 million for the export of PJ-10 BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missiles to two unnamed countries, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on 18 October.