Saab backs British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise Ex KOP SHIELD with BlueBear systems
Swedish defence company Saab has supported the British Army’s Falklands air defence exercise, Ex KOP SHIELD, through its subsidiary BlueBear.
Six Robotics delivers first Valkyrie drone swarm to Norwegian Army, advancing autonomous defence
The Norwegian Army has officially received its first Valkyrie drone swarm system, developed by Six Robotics in partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI).
Exosens delivers strong revenue growth on back of defence demand and strategic acquisitions
Exosens has reported a 23.2% year-on-year revenue increase for the first nine months of 2025, reaching €327.8 million, driven primarily by robust demand from defence markets.
Denmark opts against Israeli Barak MX air defence system after Defence Command recommendation
Denmark has decided not to proceed with the procurement of Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX ground-based air defence system, despite earlier interest in its advanced features.
U.S. Marines train with Finland’s Nyland Brigade to strengthen maritime defence in Baltic region
A detachment from the United States Marine Corps has arrived in Finland to train with the Finnish Navy's Nyland Brigade until the end of December.
U.S. Department of the Air Force enhances mission operations with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications
The United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) has deployed Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to streamline core business processes and advance its digital transformation efforts.
Elbit Systems Sweden expands to Norrbotten to strengthen support for armed forces and digital defence
Elbit Systems Sweden AB has announced the establishment of operations in Norrbotten to enhance its local delivery capabilities and ensure more secure, faster support for the Swedish Armed Forces amid growing national security challenges.
Lockheed Martin invests in self-funded prototypes and sixth-gen upgrades for F-35 and F-22 fighters
Lockheed Martin is investing heavily in self-funded prototype development, aiming to demonstrate advanced capabilities directly to the U.S. government, CEO Jim Taiclet said on 20 October.
Estonia to acquire South Korean Chunmoo MLRS rocket launchers to boost deep-strike capability
Estonia has signed a defence cooperation agreement with South Korea to purchase K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers, supplementing its existing US HIMARS systems.
Turgis Gaillard and Airbus partner on Foudre long-range strike system for French Armed Forces
Turgis Gaillard has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to integrate Airbus’s fire control system into the new-generation Foudre unitary rocket launcher.
Airbus-built SpainSat NG-II launched, completing Spain’s most advanced secure space programme
Airbus has successfully launched the SpainSat NG-II secure communications satellite, the second of two next-generation spacecraft built for Spain’s Ministry of Defence.
Italy’s Avio to build U.S. rocket motor plant as defence demand grows worldwide – Reuters
Italian rocket maker Avio will invest the majority of a newly approved €400 million capital increase into building a production facility in the United States, in response to rising global missile demand.