GE Aerospace raises F110 fighter engine output 50% through manufacturing investment and measures to ease supply bottlenecks
GE Aerospace says output of its F110 fighter engine has risen 50% year over year since the second quarter of 2025.
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completes first fully autonomous flight in company-funded aircraft development program
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue has completed its first fully autonomous flight, executing taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers and landing.
U.S. Department of War warns of limited capacity to increase weapons production in a crisis
The United States lacks the industrial capacity to rapidly increase production of key weapons systems and munitions in a crisis, the Department of War warned in a new strategy.
European Defence Agency says 15 EU countries agree military space data mechanism worth around €50 million with capability targeted for 2029
Fifteen European Union countries have agreed to establish a military space data mechanism initially expected to be worth around €50 million.
USS Paul Ignatius reaches Stockholm before Baltic operations with Sweden and Finland, following anti-surface SM-6 demonstration
The scheduled port visit follows the destroyer’s participation in a U.S.-UK live-fire exercise that demonstrated an anti-surface variant of the Standard Missile 6.
Destinus says joint Aeon proposal reaches U.S. Army low-cost interceptor finals to augment Patriot air and missile defense missions
Aeon and Destinus are among 10 finalists in a U.S. Army competition category seeking a complete low-cost interceptor and fire-control solution.
EDGE Group says MK 82 Penetrator defeats reinforced concrete over one metre thick, completing UAE-developed aircraft munition programme
The company said the weapon defeated reinforced concrete more than one metre thick while maintaining its trajectory through the target.
European Defence Fund draws record 612 proposals for €1 billion funding round, targeting missile defence, tanks and naval systems
Submissions rose 49% from the previous year, with evaluation results expected by March 2027.
Rheinmetall and Argotec put first air defence surveillance satellite into orbit, laying groundwork for a wider constellation
Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first jointly developed satellite to gather intelligence for military air defence and early warning.
Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II fighters begin phased fighter transition, with NATO integration and Arctic security central to operational plans
Finland presented its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters in Rovaniemi on October 1 as it begins building a capability intended to serve into the 2060s.
Royal Navy says Excalibur launches heavyweight torpedo in AUKUS trial using QinetiQ’s Scottish range and uncrewed targets
The firing, supported by QinetiQ, marks the Royal Navy’s first torpedo launch from an uncrewed submarine.
Hegseth sets out autonomous warfare command and resilient military basing plans in six initiatives for U.S. force development
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new combatant command dedicated to autonomous warfare and a program to make U.S. military installations more self-sufficient.