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STM unveils TUNGA-X interceptor drone designed to counter low-cost aerial threats at SAHA 2026
Turkish defence company STM unveiled its new TUNGA-X interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle for the first time during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul.
Pentagon Lab Day showcases advanced military research in directed energy, robotics and biomaterials
Scientists and engineers from across the U.S. Department of Defense gathered at the Pentagon for the annual Pentagon Lab Day to present emerging technologies developed in military research laboratories.
Northrop Grumman: B-21 Raider stealth bomber completes U.S. Air Force 180-day test plan in 73 days
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has completed a planned 180-day U.S. Air Force testing cycle in just 73 days, according to Northrop Grumman.
Sweden Ballistics secures €30 million to build Sweden’s first TNT factory since the Cold War
Swedish defence manufacturer Sweden Ballistics said it had raised €30 million to complete construction of a TNT manufacturing facility in Nora aimed at strengthening Europe’s ammunition supply chain.
SAFE programme: Poland signs €43.7 billion EU defence loan deal to support armed forces modernisation
Poland has signed a €43.7 billion low-interest European Union defence loan agreement, securing the largest allocation granted to any participating member state under the bloc’s SAFE programme.
TKMS receives first approval in principle for autonomous unmanned watercraft MUM demonstrator
TKMS has become the first company to receive an Approval in Principle for the design and development of an autonomous unmanned watercraft.
U.S. Air Force selects L3Harris to develop digital infrastructure for Advanced Battle Management System
L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop key elements of the digital infrastructure supporting the Advanced Battle Management System network.
Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton introduces anti-interceptor capability for ISR operations in contested airspace
Skyeton has integrated a new anti-interceptor capability into its flagship Raybird UAS unmanned aerial system to improve survivability during long-duration ISR and ISTAR missions.
U.S. approves potential $373.6 million sale of JDAM-ER precision-guided munition kits to Ukraine
he U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine involving Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range kits and related equipment valued at an estimated $373.6 million.
Lockheed Martin launches AI Fight Club to accelerate development of combat artificial intelligence systems
Lockheed Martin has introduced its AI Fight Club initiative, a synthetic testing environment designed to accelerate the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence systems for military operations.
CSG rejects short seller allegations, reaffirms ammunition production capacity and financial disclosures
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected allegations published by Hunterbrook Media, whose affiliated investment vehicle Hunterbrook Capital disclosed a short position in the company’s shares.
Air National Guard: 122nd Fighter Wing completes F-16 conversion, restores combat certification and deployment readiness status
The 122nd Fighter Wing has completed its transition to F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, restoring full combat certification and deployment readiness.