Northrop Grumman discusses electronic warfare cooperation with Japan to strengthen defense against emerging threats
Northrop Grumman and Ministry of Defense of Japan are exploring ways to strengthen Japan’s electronic warfare capabilities.
Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint
Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country’s defence industry.
U.S. Army launches Sword 26 exercise across NATO’s eastern flank, replacing DEFENDER drills in Europe
U.S. Army Europe and Africa has launched Exercise Sword 26, a new multinational training series that will run through the end of May across eight countries on NATO’s eastern flank.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works system supports first MQ-25A flight as Boeing and U.S. Navy advance carrier drone programme
Lockheed Martin announced that its Skunk Works MDCX command-and-control platform supported the first flight of the MQ-25A Stingray, as Boeing and the U.S. Navy advanced development of carrier-based unmanned aviation capabilities.
Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
Boeing completes first fully autonomous CH-47F Chinook landing test as U.S. Army advances automated flight capability
Boeing has completed the first fully automated approach and landing of a CH-47F Chinook during recent flight tests of new software developed for the U.S. Army.
Rheinmetall secures over €1 billion contract for additional digital soldier systems for German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a €1.04 billion contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise and expand Germany’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” programme.
Global military spending reaches record $2.89 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive sharp increases, SIPRI says
Global spending increased by 2.9 per cent in real terms compared with 2024, bringing the global military burden to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product, its highest level since 2009.
Saab aims to raise Gripen fighter production to as many as 20 aircraft annually amid potential new orders
Saab could increase production of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to as many as 20 aircraft per year within about 12 months.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth ahead of preparations for Arctic deployment
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday to begin preparations for its next operational deployment.
Lockheed Martin outlines Peru’s planned purchase of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize air force fleet
Lockheed Martin outlined details of Peru’s planned acquisition of 12 new F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft after the Peruvian government announced the purchase.
U.S. Navy commissions Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho at Groton base, adding new undersea warfare capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) during a ceremony on April 25 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.