Lockheed Martin CEO says NATO weapons demand is driving a new wave of production, co-production and sustainment capacity in Europe
Lockheed Martin expects demand from U.S. allies to remain strong beyond individual budget cycles, prompting the defense group to expand production, maintenance and sustainment capacity closer to customers in Europe.
Turkish Air Force deploys F-16 fighters to Latvia, demonstrating Baltic Air Policing readiness across NATO’s eastern flank
Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets arrived at Latvia’s Lielvārde Military Base on 21 August after flying from Ämari Air Base in Estonia under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
ICEYE establishes South Korea unit as it targets defense, intelligence and sovereign space growth in Asia
ICEYE has established a South Korean entity and appointed Eric Rhee to lead the business as the company expands its presence in Asia
Wolfram Europa plans €200 million Latvian explosives complex to produce RDX, HMX, warheads and anti-tank mines
Wolfram Europa plans to invest €200 million in a vertically integrated explosives manufacturing complex near Jēkabpils, Latvia, with production to be developed in three phases from 2027
Lithuania weighs hosting more U.S. troops as Washington reassesses its military footprint across Europe
Lithuania is considering hosting additional U.S. troops as Washington reviews its military presence in Europe, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Friday
Ukraine brings battlefield drone lessons to NATO’s Eastern Flank, helping integrate counter-UAV defences into command systems
Ukrainian experts from the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre advised Alliance forces on countering drone attacks during LCI-X Crucible 3-26 in Latvia.
NATO says RQ-4D Phoenix supported over-the-horizon targeting for Allied warships in High North during Northern Viking 2026
A NATO-owned RQ-4D Phoenix contributed to a surface picture supporting over-the-horizon targeting for Allied warships during Northern Viking 2026.
ITPS Canada receives NATO Flight Training Europe accreditation for flight-test and advanced tactical aviation training in Canada
ITPS Canada has secured NATO Flight Training Europe accreditation after a review of its training operations, facilities and operating environment.
UK Ministry of Defence says Russia has more than 4,000 nuclear warheads available for use while expanding dual-capable systems
Russia has more than 4,000 nuclear warheads available for use, the UK Ministry of Defence said in "The UK’s nuclear deterrent: A National Endeavour".
NATO deploys standing naval forces to Iceland as Northern Viking 26 strengthens security across the strategic GIUK Gap
NATO naval forces are taking part in Exercise Northern Viking 26 in Iceland, a U.S.-led joint and Allied live exercise focused on the defense of Iceland and key maritime routes across the North Atlantic
ICEYE launches Netherlands unit as Dutch military expands sovereign space and ISR capabilities
ICEYE has established a Netherlands entity in Amsterdam and launched a technology hub within the Netherlands Defence Technological Industrial Base, expanding its local presence in support of Dutch defense and space capabilities
NATO expands High North military readiness with U.S., British and Norwegian forces training on Jan Mayen
U.S., British and Norwegian forces will train on and around Jan Mayen from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4 during NATO’s Operation Atlantic City