Quantum Systems secures major drone contract with Spanish Armed Forces
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has won two major tenders in Spain, becoming the Spanish Armed Forces' main supplier for mid-range aerial reconnaissance.
U.S. Army partners with Near Earth Autonomy and Honeywell to retrofit Black Hawk helicopters for autonomous logistics
The U.S. Army has awarded a $15 million programme to Near Earth Autonomy to lead the development of an autonomous logistics solution using retrofitted UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters.
U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches roar over Latvia in multinational live-fire display of precision and lethality
During the drill, the Apache crews received real-time targeting data from the JTACs, who were positioned on the ground.
Palladyne AI and Red Cat complete groundbreaking collaborative drone flight
Palladyne AI Corp. and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. have announced the successful completion of an autonomous, cross-platform drone operation involving three distinct aircraft.
NATO AWACS aircraft deployed to Lithuania for enhanced Vigilance in Baltic Region
On 23 April 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Šiauliai Air Base to support NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
U.S. Army tests high-powered microwave system in live-fire exercise during Balikatan 2025
The U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) will analyse the results to improve the performance of Directed Energy weapons.
U.S. approves USD 310.5 million F-16 training and support Package for Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine valued at approximately $310.5 million, covering F-16 training, sustainment, and related equipment.
L3Harris and Thales UK partner to develop integrated SHORAD command and control capability
L3Harris Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thales UK to jointly develop an integrated short-range air defence (SHORAD) command and control system.
Lockheed Martin enhances F-35 software development with automated testing
Lockheed Martin's F-35 Engineering and Technology team has introduced new software quality gates aimed at detecting and resolving issues earlier in the development process.
Boeing delivers ninth F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet to Oregon Air National Guard
On 1 May, Boeing announced the delivery of the ninth F-15EX Eagle II multi-role combat aircraft to the 142nd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard.
Ukrainian NASAMS operators shoot down 11 Russian cruise missiles in under two minutes
Ukrainian air defence forces using NASAMS systems intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than two minutes during a recent mass aerial attack.
Drone maker Tekever to invest £400 million in defence, creating over 1,000 UK jobs
Tekever, a leading European technology company specialising in AI-powered unmanned autonomous systems (UAS), has announced a major £400 million investment in the UK defence sector over the next five years.