Italy hosts International Fighter Conference 2025 highlighting innovation and air power strategy
The 25th International Fighter Conference (IFC) concluded in Rome on 6 November, marking the first time the event was hosted in Italy.
Sweden establishes drone testing hub in Karlsborg to boost defence against emerging threats
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is developing a new facility at its Karlsborg test site for advanced trials of unmanned aerial, ground-based and, to some extent, maritime systems.
U.S. Army selects Neros Archer and Flatbow systems for first tranche of PBAS drone programme
The U.S. Army has chosen Neros Technologies as one of three primary FPV drone manufacturers for Tranche 1 of its Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) programme.
British troops trial first AI-enabled ground-to-air strike chain in Kenya with ARX and Helsing
British soldiers have, for the first time, executed a complete reconnaissance-to-strike sequence using autonomous systems in a live field exercise in Kenya.
Raytheon and Avio to establish new solid rocket motor facility to support U.S. defence needs
Raytheon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Avio to support the establishment of a new solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing facility in the United States.
Sectra launches managed mobile platform for secure communication of sensitive information across Europe
Swedish cybersecurity firm Sectra has introduced a new mobile collaboration platform aimed at securing sensitive but unclassified information for public and private sector organisations.
First P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft delivered to Germany for naval aviation upgrade
Germany has taken delivery of its first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, marking a significant step in modernising its naval aviation fleet.
Hungary in talks to acquire HIMARS rocket artillery systems, defence minister confirms
Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky confirmed on 8 November that talks were held in Washington on the potential acquisition of HIMARS rocket artillery systems and munitions.
U.S. Army’s V Corps leads NATO allies in multinational war simulation to strengthen eastern flank readiness
Soldiers from across NATO joined the U.S. Army’s V Corps between 23 October and 2 November to take part in Avenger Triad 25, a large-scale computer-assisted combat simulation.
Lockheed Martin aims to deliver 200 F-35 jets in 2025 as global demand reaches record high
Lockheed Martin expects to assemble up to 200 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets by the end of the year. The increase in production comes as global buyers push the company’s order backlog to a record $179 billion.
NATO now producing more ammunition than Russia, says Secretary General Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the Alliance is now producing more ammunition than Russia. He made the statement during the NATO-Industry Forum 2025.
ASELSAN reports strong growth in first nine months of 2025, secures record air defence contract
ASELSAN has reported a 12.3% increase in real-term revenue for the first nine months of 2025, reaching 90.9 billion TL, according to its latest disclosure to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).