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NATO to launch annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon on 13 October [VIDEO]
NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, will begin on 13 October 2025 and will involve aircraft from across the Alliance.
Lockheed Martin accelerates U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) into full-scale production
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) programme has entered full-scale production, marking a major milestone in the U.S. Army’s modernisation efforts aimed at enhancing range, speed and lethality.
Saab Coastal Defence Missile System enhances land-based protection using proven RBS15 missiles
Saab’s Coastal Defence Missile System (CDMS) provides a land-based anti-ship capability designed to strengthen coastal defence at a lower cost than investing in new surface warfare vessels.
Germany to equip F127 frigates with Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar under U.S. foreign military sale
Raytheon has been chosen by the German government to supply its SPY-6(V)1 radar system for eight F127 frigates, under a proposed foreign military sales contract with the U.S. Navy.
Dassault Aviation completes production of 300th Rafale fighter jet, marks key programme milestone
So far, 533 Rafale jets have been ordered by France and eight international customers, with 233 still to be delivered.
UK’s F-35 F-35 Lightning II fleet faces delays, shortfalls and scrutiny despite push for full capability – Aviation Week
The UK Defence Ministry aims to declare full operational capability (FOC) for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet by the end of the year, but ongoing issues of availability, reliability and limited weapon options continue to challenge progress.
Ukraine and Denmark sign Memorandum of Understanding to launch joint defence production projects
Ukrainian defence companies are set to begin new joint production projects in Denmark following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Danish officials.
Sweden signs contract with Embraer to purchase four C-390 Millennium aircraft under European framework
Sweden has signed a contract with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer to acquire four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, marking a new phase in European cooperation on tactical airlift capabilities.
Skyeton and Harmattan AI partner to advance Raybird UAS capabilities in French and global markets
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton and French defence technology company Harmattan AI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the Raybird unmanned aerial system (UAS) for deployment in France and international markets.
Navantia hosts naming of S-82 Narciso Monturiol, second submarine of Spain’s advanced S-80 series
Navantia has held the official naming ceremony of the S-82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’ submarine at its shipyard in Cartagena, Murcia. The submarine is the second vessel in the S-80 series being built for the Spanish Navy.
Aselsan delivers critical indigenous systems for Altay main battle tank series production
Aselsan has completed Factory Acceptance Tests for key systems under the Altay Series Production Project Subsystems Contract signed with BMC.
Thales’s Ground Fire radar enters full-scale series production for SAMP/T NG air defence system
Thales’s Ground Fire air surveillance and defence radar has entered continuous series production as of early 2025, following successful factory acceptance tests (FAT) witnessed by France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA).