Van Halteren Technologies signs agreement to develop weapon loading rehearsal trainer for F-35 Lightning II fighter
The Weapon Loading Rehearsal Trainer is a full-scale replica of the F-35, providing a realistic environment in which personnel […]
EuroTrophy signs €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland for Trophy APS on Leopard 2A8 tanks
EuroTrophy has signed a €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2 A8 programs of Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
U.S. Army confirms further delay to deployment of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system – Bloomberg
The United States Army has missed its deadline to field the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, confirming that the first U.S. ground-based hypersonic weapon will not be deployed until early 2026.
Danish F-35 fighters and French tanker conduct joint Arctic training flight over southeast Greenland
Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft carried out a planned training mission in southeastern Greenland on 16 December.
IAI CEO Boaz Levy says Israel is prepared for renewed Iran conflict as interceptor production continues
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy said Israel is ready for another round of fighting with Iran and has been producing missile interceptors continuously since October 7.
Croatia assumes full responsibility for national airspace protection with Rafale fighters under NATO IAMD
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using newly acquired Rafale multirole fighters within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
Saab links 12,600 Canadian jobs to proposed purchase of 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft
According to a report by Canadian public broadcaster CBC News, Saab would need Canada to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to meet its pledge of creating 12,600 jobs.
U.S. Army selects Israeli-developed Hero-90 loitering munition under Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance programme programme
U.S.-based defence technology company Mistral said the Hero-90 loitering munition has been selected to take part in the U.S. Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance programme.
Royal Navy’s Proteus autonomous helicopter completes first flight in milestone for UK naval aviation
Britain has carried out the first flight of its first fully autonomous, full-size helicopter, marking a milestone for naval aviation and uncrewed systems.
Czechoslovak Group and Poland’s WB Group join ASD, strengthening European defence industry representation at EU level
AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has welcomed two new members following unanimous approval by its Board: Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and WB Group.
European Commission approves first wave of SAFE defence funding for eight EU Member States
The European Commission has approved the national defence plans of eight Member States, advancing the European Union’s efforts to strengthen security and defence.
Indra to build Spain’s most advanced multipurpose drone factory in León under defence modernisation plans
Indra Group will build its main and most advanced multipurpose drone and loitering munition factory in León as part of its industrial growth strategy and response to Spain’s Special Modernization Programs.