Naval Group begins first sea trials of SSN De Grasse, advancing France’s Barracuda submarine programme
On February 24, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine built by Naval Group, carried out its first sea trial.
FlyFocus secures €4.5 million to expand Polish drone production and strengthen European defence supply chains
FlyFocus, a Poland-based defence technology company specialising in unmanned aerial systems and avionics, has raised €4.5 million in its first institutional funding round.
NATO conducts counter-drone training mission over Baltics to reinforce Eastern Flank air defence and deterrence
On 20 February 2026, NATO Allied Air Command conducted counter Unmanned Aircraft System training over the Baltics to reinforce Allied deterrence and strengthen cohesion across the Alliance.
SNC forms team with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics to deliver Freedom Trainer for U.S. Navy UJTS program
SNC announced it has signed an Executive Charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to define production and manufacturing teaming relationships for its Freedom Trainer aircraft.
IAI and TKMS deliver BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to strengthen German Navy capabilities
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and TKMS have delivered the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to the German Navy as part of the “Kurs Marine 2035+” programme.
German Armed Forces select Raytheon ELCAN Specter DR weapon sights for soldier modernisation programme
RTX announced that its Raytheon ELCAN optical systems business has been awarded a production contract to supply a customised version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces.
Trump says Iran developing missiles capable of reaching United States, signals openness to diplomacy
President of the United States Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Iran is developing long-range missiles that could reach U.S. territory.
Avio to build $500 million solid rocket motor production facility in Virginia, creating over 1,000 jobs
Italian company Avio S.p.A. announced that Avio USA will establish a new solid rocket motor facility in Hurt, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Rolls-Royce completes F130 engine altitude and operability testing for U.S. Air Force B-52J Stratofortress bomber
Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing for its F130 engine, marking another step toward delivery for the U.S. Air Force B-52J Stratofortress program.
Australia and the United Kingdom strengthen defence industry ties and AUKUS cooperation at bilateral dialogue
Ministers reaffirmed the deep and longstanding partnership between both nations, built on shared values and common strategic interests. They […]
U.S. Air Force advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft program with disciplined weapons integration testing phase
The United States Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, launching structured weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions.
Diehl Defence presents UGV Ziesel with PLATON autonomy kit for future battlefield at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg
Diehl Defence is presenting its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Ziesel equipped with the PLATON autonomy kit at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg.