TEKEVER becomes Europe’s newest defence technology unicorn
TEKEVER launched OVERMATCH, a bold five-year £400 million programme to boost the UK’s defence capabilities.
Leidos team successfully completes reusable hypersonic test launches for MACH-TB programme
The test campaign, conducted by the Leidos team, demonstrated the use of innovative hypersonic solutions that can be recovered and reused.
Origin Robotics launches AI-powered drone interceptor BLAZE to counter emerging aerial threats
Latvian defence tech company Origin Robotics has unveiled BLAZE, an autonomous drone interceptor designed to address the growing threat posed by fast-moving unmanned aerial vehicles.
Rheinmetall and Singapore’s DSTA join forces to advance military training technologies
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to collaborate on cutting-edge simulation and training systems.
Quantum Systems secures EUR 160 million to advance AI-driven aerial intelligence
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has raised €160 million in fresh funding as it seeks to expand globally and cement its position as a leader in AI-powered aerial intelligence.
UK’s F-35 fleet set to achieve full operational capability during Operation Highmast
The United Kingdom’s F-35 fleet is set to declare full operational capability during its most significant airpower deployment of the century.
Hypersonic milestone reached – Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 flies faster than ever
Stratolaunch has completed its second hypersonic flight with the fully autonomous Talon-A2 (TA-2) vehicle in March 2025.
Israel looking to acquire JASSM air-launched cruise missiles, media reports
According to the Israeli business news website Globes, Israel is seeking to acquire Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM), a type of air-launched cruise missile manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
T-7A Red Hawk escape system achieves key safety milestone in high-speed test
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s T-7A Red Hawk programme marked a significant milestone as the 846th Test Squadron conducted a high-speed escape system test on 16 April at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
NATO executes flexible deterrence mission over Romania to strengthen air and missile defence
The operation involved Greek and Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons, Italian Eurofighter 2000 jets, and support from a French tanker aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Chief details strategic plans for force modernisation
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, General David W. Allvin, has outlined a sweeping update on the service’s transformation, reaffirming the mission to remain “the world’s most lethal force.”
Ursa Major secures USD 28.6 million U.S. Air Force contract for hypersonic rocket propulsion demonstration
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division has awarded a $28,565,857 firm-fixed-price contract to American aerospace firm Ursa Major.