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Airbus prepares Kratos Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight with European mission system for German Air Force
Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft based on the Kratos Valkyrie platform for their first flight equipped with a European mission system.

Leonardo updates 2026–2030 Industrial Plan to strengthen global security capabilities and multi-domain defence architecture
Italian defence and aerospace group Leonardo has approved an update to its Industrial Plan for the 2026–2030 period, outlining the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its position in global security.

Swedish Air Force completes first NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission with Gripen fighters in historic Arctic deployment
The Swedish Air Force has successfully completed its deployment to KeflavÃk Air Base in Iceland, where JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft conducted NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission under the Alliance’s Arctic Sentry activities.

U.S. Navy selects Anduril’s Dive-XL for XL-AUV program to advance long-range autonomous undersea operations
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the U.S. Navy have selected Anduril to participate in the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project (CAMP).
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U.S. military commander reveals how artificial intelligence is used to accelerate targeting during strikes on Iran [VIDEO]
The U.S. military has revealed that artificial intelligence systems are being used to support operational planning and targeting during strikes against Iran conducted as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Lockheed Martin invests over $150 million to expand Alabama facility and strengthen workforce pipeline in Pike County
Lockheed Martin has signed an incentive agreement with the state of Alabama to support continued expansion at its production facility in Pike County.

BlackSky activates Gen-3 intelligence services worldwide after commissioning satellite in under one week
According to BlackSky, the rapid commissioning represents an industry-leading achievement in bringing advanced satellite capabilities into operational service. The Gen-3 system provides customers with best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery alongside automated analytics tools designed to support operational decision-making. Brian O’Toole, chief executive officer of BlackSky, said the new capacity immediately enhances operational capabilities for users. “With…


