Hanwha to present advanced naval, land and space defence solutions for Poland at MSPO 2025
Hanwha announced it will showcase a wide range of advanced defence solutions at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) 2025.
Romania takes delivery of three more F-16 aircraft from Norway under bilateral defence agreement
On 28 August, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence announced that three multirole Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon aircraft delivered from Norway landed at the 86th Air Base Borcea.
Second Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber test flight expected before year’s end – Defense One
According to Defense One, a second B-21 Raider test flight is expected to take place before the end of 2025, with a senior Air Force official stressing the need for progress without imposing rigid deadlines.
Poland to be biggest beneficiary as EU Member States fully subscribe to €150 billion SAFE plan
SAFE is part of the EUR 800 billion defence investment plan agreed under the Polish presidency, to be invested by 2030.
L3Harris partners with American Rheinmetall to advance next-generation combat vehicle systems
L3Harris Technologies is supporting American Rheinmetall in developing next-generation combat vehicle capabilities, bringing its expertise in secure communications, electronic warfare and mission systems to the project.
Finnish Army outlines decade-long reform plan to modernise land defence and enhance readiness
The Finnish Army has announced a major reform programme to be implemented between 2025 and 2035, aimed at modernising the country’s entire land defence.
Embraer to showcase KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at Poland’s MSPO defence exhibition
Embraer has announced its debut participation at MSPO, Poland’s leading international defence exhibition, held in Kielce from 2–5 September.
U.S. Army’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade conducts first Spike NLOS live-fire in Middle East
The U.S. Army’s 101st Combat Aviation Brigade has successfully carried out the first live-fire test of a Spike NLOS missile by a conventional Army aviation unit within the U.S. Central Command area of operations.
U.S. Department of Defense awards BAE Systems $1.7 billion contract to deliver precision APKWS II rockets
BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract for the production and delivery of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS) rounds, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed.
Boeing releases new F/A-XX rendering suggesting design links to U.S. Air Force NGAD fighter – Aviation Week
A new image shared by Boeing with Aviation Week shows a rendering of the proposed F/A-XX design, raising suggestions that elements of the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 could be influencing the Navy programme.
OCCAR announces Eurodrone enters Critical Design Review as European nations prepare prototype phase
OCCAR has confirmed that the Eurodrone Programme has formally entered its Critical Design Review (CDR) stage with the four participating nations, Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
Raytheon secures $1.7 billion U.S. Army contract for LTAMDS air and missile defence radar system
Raytheon has been awarded a $1.7 billion contract for its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), underlining the US Army’s confidence in its 360-degree integrated air and missile defence system.