Romanian F-16 shoots down unmanned aircraft over Estonia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Romania’s Ministry of Defence said on 19 May that one of its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft shot down an unmanned aircraft over Estonian territory.
NATO Tiger Meet 2026 brings allied air forces together for multinational training in Greece
NATO allies completed Exercise NATO Tiger Meet 2026 at Araxos Air Base in Greece, where aircraft and personnel from across the Alliance trained from 4 to 15 May.
Countering drone swarms: Project Flytrap advances NATO counter-UAS testing in Lithuania
U.S. Army V Corps has expanded Project Flytrap to the squadron level during counter-drone testing at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania, about 30 kilometres from the Belarusian border.
Ukraine and Germany expand defence partnership through air defence, drone production and technology cooperation
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said Ukraine and Germany are strengthening a long-term defence partnership focused on air defence, unmanned systems, missile production and defence innovation.
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Galvion advances European expansion strategy with focus on next-generation soldier systems [INTERVIEW]
„Our entire philosophy starts with the end user – the soldier. That’s why we have never lost a NATO tender where comprehensive user trials were the decisive factor. When soldiers are given the choice, they consistently select solutions that prioritize performance, comfort, and integration”, says Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and CEO of Galvion.
Hanwha highlights unmanned systems and AI defence technologies at BSDA 2026 amid European expansion
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems will present next-generation unmanned and artificial intelligence-enabled defence technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest.
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.
NATO Concludes Neptune Strike 2026 enhanced Vigilance Activity across Mediterranean and Black Sea operational areas
NATO Concludes Neptune Strike 2026 enhanced Vigilance Activity across Mediterranean and Black Sea operational areas
U.S. and German air force weapons schools deepen rotary-wing training cooperation through joint integration
The U.S. Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron recently hosted a delegation from the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 for a nine-day integration event focused on advancing allied combat tactics and rotary-wing training.
U.S. Army conducts Micro High-Altitude Balloon training exercise with NATO partners in Baltic Region
The U.S. Army will conduct a Micro High-Altitude Balloon training exercise in the Baltic region in coordination with NATO allies and host-nation authorities in early May 2026.
Royal Navy carrier HMS Prince of Wales deploys to North Atlantic and High North for NATO operations
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has departed Scotland for a deployment to the North Atlantic and High North aimed at demonstrating the United Kingdom’s commitment to regional security and NATO cooperation.
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.