Rheinmetall secures €444 million order to supply artillery ammunition to Eastern European customer
Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply artillery ammunition worth around €444 million to an Eastern European customer.
President Trump to join Hegseth-led gathering of hundreds of U.S. military leaders at Quantico Base
President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he will attend a major gathering of U.S. military leaders organised by War Secretary Pete Hegseth early this week.
Türkiye’s Kizilelma fighter UAV completes first armed test with Aselsan’s TOLUN precision munition
Türkiye’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter aircraft has successfully completed its first armed flight test, carrying Aselsan’s TOLUN precision munition.
Ukraine signals readiness to join EU-led Drone Wall defence initiative against Russian threats
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Denys Shmyhal, has confirmed the country’s readiness to take part in the European Commission’s ‘Drone Wall’ project aimed at countering Russian drone threats.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye completes first aerial refuelling from French aircraft in joint testing
The U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye successfully completed in-flight refuelling this summer using three French-made tankers, marking a historic first for the aircraft.
B-21 Raider test programme advances as Northrop and U.S. Air Force plan increased production with new funding
The second B-21 Raider bomber has completed a follow-up flight after its delivery from Northrop Grumman to the U.S. Air Force, marking a rise in the pace of testing.
Missile defence: Lockheed Martin plans to Enter European market with combat-proven THAAD system
Lockheed Martin is actively marketing its Thaad missile defence system to European countries, as military spending across the continent increases in response to perceived Russian threats.
Protective Fence 25 enhances allied air readiness with dispersed operations across Finland and Sweden
From 22 to 26 September 2025, the Finnish Air Force is conducting Exercise Protective Fence 25, involving approximately 50 aircraft and 1,200 personnel operating from locations across Finland and Sweden.
Trump claims Turkey’s return to F‑35 programme could be swift if he chooses to act
Donald Trump asserted during a White House meeting on 25 September with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan that lifting the long‑standing ban on Turkey’s participation in the F‑35 programme “could be done easily if I want.”
Northrop Grumman opens new Missile Integration Facility to expand strike missile production
Northrop Grumman has opened a new 113,000-square-foot Missile Integration Facility at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia, to expand production of advanced strike missiles.
Gray Flag 25: United States and partner nations test advanced systems and integrated warfighting
More than 2,800 U.S. and allied personnel gathered at the 36,000-square-mile Point Mugu Sea Range in California from 5 to 19 September for Gray Flag 25.
Royal Thai Air Force orders Airbus A330 MRTT+ and expands in-country support with TAI
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+), the latest A330neo-based version of the aerial refuelling and transport aircraft.