U.S. Army air defenders in Europe highlighted the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and the need for faster military innovation at Eurosatory 2026.
The U.S. Coast Guard has accepted delivery of its 19th HC-130J Super Hercules long-range surveillance aircraft.
Thales has launched the LGR275 Proxy, a 70 mm laser-guided rocket designed for counter-drone operations.
NATO Allied Air Forces are conducting Counter Anti-Access/Area Denial operations across Europe during Ramstein Flag 2026.
Rafael said the security environment in Europe has shifted because of the spread of unmanned aerial systems, longer-range stand-off threats and the renewed importance of large-scale land operations.
NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft reached Mach 1.4 and an altitude of 55,000 feet on June 12.
MBDA Chief Executive Eric Béranger has outlined the company’s approach to increasing European defence capabilities during the Paris Air Forum 2026.
Electro Optic Systems will invest more than 10 million euros to establish France as its European hub for AI-enabled counter-drone command and control systems.
Shield AI and Destinus have demonstrated autonomous collaborative strike capabilities on the Destinus Hornet interceptor system.
The UK Ministry of Defence has opened Europe’s largest drone testing centre in Swindon to support defence innovation.
GCAP is intended to develop a next-generation fighter through a joint venture involving Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.
The U.S. Department of War has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for continued support services for the global F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter fleet
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