U.S. Department of State approves $510 million sale of JDAM precision bomb kits to Israel
On 30 June, the United States Department of State approved a possible sale of air-launched weaponry to Israel, valued at approximately $510 million.
Indra showcases Spanish industry innovation in pioneering NGWS/FCAS defence programme
Indra has showcased 17 cutting-edge projects from the NGWS/FCAS programme, developed by 14 leading Spanish companies, universities, and research centres from the civil sector.
Norway deploys F-35 fighters to Poland to guard NATO airspace and support Ukraine
Norway has announced it will deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland this autumn to strengthen the protection of a key logistical hub supporting Ukraine.
NATO deploys RQ-4D Phoenix ISR uncrewed aircraft to Finland for first operational mission
NATO’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has, for the first time, operated its RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft from Finland.
Hanwha Aerospace signs $459 million contract for KF-21 jet engines
Hanwha Aerospace Co. announced on Thursday it has signed a 623.2 billion-won ($459.3 million) follow-up contract with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
Kongsberg secures contract for Joint Strike Missiles for Germany’s F-35 fleet
Germany has formally signed a contract to acquire the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from Norwegian defence company Kongsberg for its F-35 combat aircraft.
German defence industry showcases first live electromagnetic combat flight demonstration
In a German first, a coalition of national defence companies has successfully demonstrated how military aircraft can conduct missions in hostile airspace using electromagnetic jamming technology.
United States: Air Force and Navy to equip fighter jets with new AIM-260 missiles
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force have included substantial funding in the 2026 defence budget for the procurement and further development of the long-range AIM-260 air-to-air missile.
Atlantic Trident 25: U.S., U.K., French and Finnish forces strengthen interoperability in Finland
U.S., U.K., French, and Finnish forces came together from 16–27 June 2025 for Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational tactical and operational exercise held across multiple locations in Finland.
First development firing of MICA NG missile successfully conducted from Rafale jet
On 19 June 2025, MBDA, in partnership with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), Dassault Aviation, and the French Air and Space Army, successfully carried out the first development firing of the new-generation air-to-air missile MICA NG.
South Korea conducts first flight test of air-launched cruise missile
On 23 June, South Korea conducted the first flight test of its air-launched cruise missile (KALCM), the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) announced two days later.
Airbus U.S. and Parry Labs partner on MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector programme
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Parry Labs have announced a multi-year partnership to support the Airbus MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC).