Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer Ted Stevens departs Ingalls Shipyard for Norfolk before commissioning
HII said the destroyer represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
Rocket Lab and Raytheon chosen to demonstrate advanced missile defense capabilities for U.S. Space Force program
Rocket Lab and Raytheon have been selected to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the United States Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program.
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.
Saab launches Bolide 2 missile to enhance RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system capabilities
Swedish defence company Saab has unveiled the new Bolide 2 missile for its RBS 70 short-range air defence system.
Ukraine and Sweden expand cooperation on Gripen jets, air defence and military technology projects
Ukraine and Sweden are expanding cooperation on aviation, air defence and defence technology projects as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its military capabilities.
U.S. and allied troops test counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap exercise in Lithuania
Soldiers from the U.S. Army V Corps and allied forces are testing counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania.
How defense companies present complex systems at exhibitions when the real product cannot be displayed
In the defense sector, many systems such as aircraft, naval platforms, and radar systems cannot be physically displayed at exhibitions due to size, transportation costs, and security or regulatory restrictions.
BWX Technologies secures more than $1.4 billion in U.S. Navy contracts for Nuclear Propulsion Program
BWX Technologies has received contracts worth more than $1.4 billion under the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Northrop Grumman begins flight testing of XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman has begun flight testing of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Rheinmetall reports higher first-quarter profit and expands naval business following NVL acquisition
Rheinmetall reported higher sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued demand for defence equipment and the integration of its new Naval Systems segment.
Hensoldt reports record order backlog and strong revenue growth in first quarter of 2026
Hensoldt has reported strong growth for the first quarter of 2026, with order intake more than doubling year-on-year to EUR 1.483 billion.
BAE Systems opens new Endicott facility to expand electric aircraft and vehicle energy storage production
BAE Systems has opened a new 150,000-square-foot addition to its campus in Endicott, New York, aimed at expanding development and manufacturing capabilities for high-voltage energy storage systems.