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Hanwha Aerospace expands Norwegian industrial cooperation through second industry day in Oslo
Hanwha Aerospace hosted its second Hanwha Industry Day in Oslo on May 11 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with Norway’s defence industrial sector.
Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first FLP-t 150 ballistic munition test for French long-range strike capability
Thales and ArianeGroup have successfully completed the first firing of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, marking a major milestone in France’s effort to develop a sovereign long-range land strike capability.
HDT Robotics delivers Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles for U.S. Army autonomous transport training
HDT Robotics has delivered Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the United States Army 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk as part of the Army’s Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport programme.
U.S. Special Operations Command Europe launches Trojan Footprint 2026 multinational SOF exercise
United States Special Operations Command Europe has launched Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S.-led special operations exercise in Europe, bringing together approximately 3,000 personnel from the United States, NATO allies and partner nations.
U.S. Army tests autonomous combat systems during African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco
United States Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, part of the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conducted autonomous tactical vehicle training during the African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco on April 30.
Saab unveils Barracuda Poncho camouflage system designed to protect soldiers from thermal and UAV detection
Saab has introduced a new multispectral camouflage solution designed to reduce the risk of individual soldiers being detected by enemy surveillance systems on the battlefield.
Hanwha Aerospace to deliver additional Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia under new defence agreement
Hanwha Aerospace will supply three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to the Estonian Defence Forces under a new government-to-government agreement signed on May 11.
Lockheed Martin Australia expands HIMARS and PrSM program with focus on local industry cooperation
Lockheed Martin Australia said the Australian government has selected the company’s HIMARS launchers and Precision Strike Missile systems for the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 program.
Galvion invests in Sentinel Photonics to accelerate deployment of military laser threat protection systems
Galvion has announced a strategic investment in Sentinel Photonics aimed at accelerating the deployment of advanced laser detection and protection technologies for allied military forces.
Poland to establish Europe’s only Abrams tank engine overhaul facility under new government-funded programme
Poland will become the only country in Europe capable of carrying out maintenance and overhaul work on engines used in U.S.-made Abrams tanks under a new government-funded programme.
Picatinny Arsenal hosts kinetic C-UAS Industry Day to advance counter-drone technologies for U.S. forces
More than 150 government and industry representatives gathered at Picatinny Arsenal on April 28 for the Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Industry Day.
RENK America secures more than $113 million in first-quarter orders for military mobility systems
RENK America reported a strong start to 2026 after securing more than $113 million in orders during the first quarter.