Northrop Grumman elects former vice chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Christopher Grady to board
Northrop Grumman has elected Admiral Christopher Grady, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to its board of directors.
Eutelsat and Intellian unveil first military-grade LEO manpack terminal for government and defence customers
Eutelsat has launched the first military-grade manpack terminal for its OneWeb low Earth orbit network, developed with Intellian Technologies and now available to government and defence customers requiring portable and resilient connectivity.
Lockheed Martin and MEPC sign agreement to expand local THAAD interceptor canister production in Saudi Arabia
Lockheed Martin and Middle East Propulsion Co. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand localized production of THAAD interceptor canisters in Saudi Arabia, extending an existing localization contract and formally recognizing MEPC as a qualified Lockheed Martin supplier.
Marco Rubio at Munich Security Conference outlines U.S. policy on Europe, Ukraine war and China relations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Munich Security Conference that the United States and Europe remain bound by a “historic alliance, an alliance that saved and changed the world,” as he called for renewed Western strength amid geopolitical strain.
U.S. Army tests Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground to extend artillery range
The U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona is testing prototypes of the Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile, aimed at significantly extending the range of 155 mm artillery rounds beyond the roughly 30 kilometers currently achievable with rocket assistance.
U.S. Marine Corps conducts first field evaluation of fiber-optic FPV drones for contested operations
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit and industry professionals from Jan. 27 to 29, 2026, to evaluate first-person view small unmanned aircraft systems using fiber optic cables.
Saab and Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) sign memorandum of understanding on aviation and airborne surveillance cooperation
Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their intention to collaborate in aviation and airborne surveillance, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
United States to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate – AP
The United States will send the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East to join another carrier already in the region.
Estonia to introduce medium range air defence system in 2026 amid expanded military investment plans
Estonia will strengthen its defence capabilities this year with the introduction of a medium-range air defence system, adding a new layer able to counter targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres, alongside upgrades to drone capabilities, increased ground firepower and naval development.
Denmark deploys F-35 Lightning II fighters as first national contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity
Denmark’s F-35 fighter aircraft have become the country’s first contribution to NATO’s Arctic Sentry activity, which begins today, Friday 13 February, building on previously agreed initiatives including Arctic Shield, Arctic Summer and Arctic Endurance.
Six European nations sign letter of intent to advance long-range strike and defence capabilities under ELSA programme
The Defence Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom have signed a letter of intent formalising their commitment to develop mechanisms for long-range one-way effectors under the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA).
Mitchell Institute calls for 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers to Strengthen U.S. deterrence against China
A new report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies warns that current U.S. bomber plans are inadequate for winning a future conflict with China and calls on the Air Force to build at least 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers.