European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation
The European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund calls.
U.S. Navy receives 300th Harpoon Block II missile from Boeing, marking milestone in long-running anti-ship weapons program
The U.S. Navy has received the 300th Harpoon missile under its latest production agreement, marking a milestone in the weapon system’s decades-long service.
Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability
Northrop Grumman said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
Ukraine and Germany sign memorandum to exchange defence data and expand cooperation on AI and weapons systems
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Germany have signed a memorandum on defence data exchange, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation.
United States: Air National Guard leaders urge Congress to fund up to 100 new fighter jets annually to modernize aging fleet
Adjutants general from nearly two dozen U.S. states have urged Congress to support multiyear funding for the Air Force to procure between 72 and 100 new fighter aircraft annually.
U.S. Army opens Kansas facility to expand 155mm artillery ammunition production and strengthen industrial capacity
The U.S. Army and Day & Zimmerman have opened a new facility in Parsons, Kansas, dedicated to producing 155mm M795 artillery projectiles.
Rheinmetall and Destinus to establish joint venture for scalable missile production in Europe from 2026
The German defence company Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture focused on missile systems.
U.S. Space Force awards contracts under Andromeda program to advance next-generation orbital surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth $1.843 billion to 14 contractors under the Andromeda program.
U.S. Central Command begins mine clearance operations in Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime trade route
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after record-setting lunar mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, traveled […]
Air and missile defense: Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion contract for PAC-3 MSE interceptors
The U.S. Department of War has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of an additional batch of PAC-3 MSE missiles.
Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership
NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.