Latvia and Rheinmetall agree €275 million deal to build 155mm artillery ammunition factory
Rheinmetall will build a new production facility for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition in Latvia, expanding the German company’s global network.
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) signs 52 contracts with Polish firms for Abrams tank parts
At this year’s International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) signed 52 contracts with eight Polish companies for the supply of spare parts for Abrams tanks.
NSPA backs Germany with contract amendment to replenish Patriot missile stockpiles
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will assist Germany with an amendment to the contract for additional Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) to replenish national inventory.
Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian completes maiden flight at Florennes Air Base
The first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians ordered by Belgian Defence from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. made its maiden flight in Belgium on 23 September following its arrival at Florennes Air Base in August.
Boeing partners with Palantir to accelerate AI adoption across defence and classified programmes
Boeing and Palantir announced that they are working together to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) systems and software across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) factories and programmes.
Raytheon and Avio USA secure $26 million order to boost Mk 104 rocket motor engineering and output
Raytheon and Avio USA have agreed a purchase order worth up to $26 million for continued engineering on the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor in support of Raytheon’s Standard Missile franchise.
Zelenskyy announces formation of Assault Forces as Ukraine adapts to front line challenges
On 20 September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of the Assault Forces.
Belgian Ambassador Highlights F-35 training and operational interoperability at Luke Air Force Base
Belgian Ambassador to the United States, Frederic Bernard, and Belgian Brig. Gen. Bart Verbist, Defence Attaché, visited Luke Air Force Base on 15 September 2025 to observe the training of Belgian Airmen on the F-35A Lightning II.
L3Harris launches podded Viper Shield system to boost F-16 fleet electronic warfare capability
L3Harris has introduced a podded variant of its Viper Shield electronic warfare system, offering nations greater flexibility when upgrading F-16 fleets.
Northrop Grumman’s IBCS reaches milestone with first successful European live-fire test
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has conducted a successful operational exercise with its IBCS-enabled WISŁA medium-range air defence system, developed by Northrop Grumman.
Successful Trident II D5LE test launches demonstrate continued readiness of U.S. sea-based deterrent
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs carried out four scheduled test flights of unarmed Trident II D5LE missiles from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the east coast of Florida between 17 and 21 September.
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Shield AI and Airbus demonstrate autonomous flight with Hivemind software on DT25 drone [VIDEO]
Shield AI has announced the successful completion of an autonomous flight demonstration in collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space.