Ukraine unveils new 1,000 km Long Neptune missile already used in combat since March
Ukraine has publicly revealed a new long-range version of its domestically developed cruise missile, known unofficially as the “Long Neptune.”
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French Rafale fighter demonstrates simulated kill on U.S. F-35A during NATO exercise in Finland [VIDEO]
A Rafale fighter jet of the French Air and Space Force has been shown locking on to a US F-35A Lightning II and “scoring a kill” during NATO’s multinational Exercise Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland.
U.S. Army validates BAE Systems CATV with historic Arctic swim in Kotzebue, Alaska
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIs transported Soldiers, CATVs, and mission-essential equipment from Fort Wainwright to Kotzebue.
Finnish Navy introduces Gabriel Mk 5 anti-ship missiles from Israel Aerospace Industries into operational use
The missile is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and in Finnish Navy service is designated as the surface-to-surface missile system SSM 2020.
Ralf Ketzel visits Kyiv as KNDS Deutschland considers new joint ventures in Ukraine
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with a delegation of KNDS Deutschland led by Executive Director Ralf Ketzel.
U.S. State Department upholds Türkiye’s exclusion from F-35 programme over S-400 system deal
The Trump administration on Wednesday reaffirmed its opposition to Türkiye acquiring F-35 fighter jets, following renewed congressional pressure over Ankara’s possession of Russian missile defence systems.
Finland approves €189 million procurement of TNT explosives from Forcit to secure domestic supply
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to sign a procurement contract for TNT high explosives.
Germany outlines €350 billion plan to build Europe’s strongest conventional armed forces
Germany aims to build the strongest conventional armed forces in Europe, with more than €350 billion earmarked for modernisation by 2041.
125th Fighter Wing gains 500th Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, continuing move from F-15 Eagles
The 500th F-35A Lightning II built for the U.S. Air Force arrived at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, on July 9, 2025.
US Navy opens San Nicolas Island facility to boost supersonic target launch capacity for training
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division leaders, joined by Naval Surface Warfare Center – Port Hueneme Division, Naval Facilities Command, and Naval Base Ventura County leaders, cut the ribbon on August 20 on a new facility at San Nicolas Island.
Lithuania discusses CV90 acquisition and local assembly opportunities with BAE Systems Hägglunds
Lithuanian Vice Minister of National Defence Orijana Mašalė has met representatives of BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden to discuss a potential acquisition of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
BAE Systems secures contract to supply advanced missile sensors for LRASM programme
BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to provide additional radio-frequency sensors for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).