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Australia and the United Kingdom strengthen defence industry ties and AUKUS cooperation at bilateral dialogue
Ministers reaffirmed the deep and longstanding partnership between both nations, built on shared values and common strategic interests. They also reaffirmed their enduring commitment to the generational AUKUS partnership, aimed at supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond while strengthening collective deterrence. Reflecting on the increasingly challenging global security environment, the Ministers…

U.S. Air Force advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft program with disciplined weapons integration testing phase
The United States Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, launching structured weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions.

Diehl Defence presents UGV Ziesel with PLATON autonomy kit for future battlefield at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg
Diehl Defence is presenting its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Ziesel equipped with the PLATON autonomy kit at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg.

Lockheed Martin applies AI to strengthen F-35 Lightning II combat identification in first in-flight demonstration
Lockheed Martin has flight tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced Combat Identification capability integrated into the F-35 Lightning II’s information fusion system.

Northrop Grumman advances YFQ-48A Talon Blue autonomous wingman for U.S. Air Force CCA Program
Northrop Grumman is advancing autonomous air combat capabilities with the YFQ-48A Talon Blue, the U.S. Air Force-designated variant within its company-funded Project Talon portfolio.

Mehler Protection unveils SCILT close-range active counter-UAS system for land vehicles at Enforce Tac 2026
Mehler Protection has introduced SCILT, a new close-range protection system designed to counter drones attacking land vehicles from short range and low angles.

Airbus presents next generation helicopter and high-speed rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC study programme
The submission includes two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound rotorcraft. According to Airbus, the twin approach is intended to ensure operational efficiency and fleet complementarity for military partners. Modularity and simplicity form the core principles of the proposal. The design philosophy is based on delivering platforms that are straightforward…


