NATO launches Steadfast Dart 2026, its most visible exercise of the year across Central Europe
NATO has officially launched Exercise Steadfast Dart 2026 across Central Europe, with the start announced on 15 January in Mons, Belgium.
New sensor option enhances Do228 NXT capabilities for search and rescue and maritime patrol missions
General Atomics AeroTec Systems announced a new advanced sensor option for its Do228 NXT multi-role aircraft.
U.S. Central Command says it fields EAGLS counter-drone systems in the Middle East for force protection
CENTCOM said the system “counters drone threats with precision,” describing EAGLS as an adaptable and cost-effective counter-UAS capability designed […]
Kongsberg breaks ground on cruise missile factory in James City County, Virginia to meet rising global demand
Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first missile production facility in the United States, located in James City County, Virginia.
Germany awards Top Aces decade-long €420 million contract to deliver advanced air combat training to 2035
The German Armed Forces have awarded Top Aces Inc. a 10-year contract worth up to €420 million to deliver advanced air combat training across the Air Force, Army and Navy.
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.