German Navy’s MEKO A-200 DEU programme expands to eight frigates after budget approval
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four more MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS.
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters join Marrakech Airshow in support of Morocco partnership
U.S. F-35A Lightning II fighters from the 48th Fighter Wing are participating in the Marrakech Airshow, which runs October 7–10 in Morocco.
General Dynamics demonstrates navigation without GPS on Talon-A hypersonic aircraft
General Dynamics Mission Systems has completed a hypersonic flight demonstration of its Multiple Orbit Navigation (MO-Nav) receiver aboard the reusable Talon-A test aircraft.
Saab and GKN Aerospace sign long-term deal to expand Gripen E/F engine support
Saab and GKN Aerospace have signed a long-term agreement expanding their cooperation on the Gripen E/F fighter’s propulsion system.
Harmattan AI unveils IRIFI autonomous strike system designed to hit human-approved targets at ranges of up to 2,000 km
French company Harmattan AI has unveiled IRIFI, an autonomous deep-strike system designed for missions at ranges of up to 2,000 km.
USS Abraham Lincoln strike group launched 450 Tomahawk cruise missiles during record-breaking deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group launched 450 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles during operations against Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.
GDLS to bring natural language control to Abrams tanks and next-generation combat vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems has signed a master teaming agreement with Primordial Labs to put natural language control into ground combat vehicles, so that crews can run on-board systems by stating what they want done.
AeroVironment delivers first batch of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions to Lithuania
Lithuania’s military has received its first batch of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions from U.S. manufacturer AeroVironment, the Ministry of National Defense said.
Northrop Grumman CEO says B-21 and Sentinel support U.S. nuclear deterrence and military readiness
Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden said modernizing America’s nuclear capabilities is necessary to maintain credible deterrence in a changing security environment.
EU pays Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles under €90 billion support loan
The European Commission has disbursed €1.24 billion for drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles produced in Ukraine.
Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35 arrives in Arkansas for Luftwaffe pilot training ahead of deliveries to Büchel in 2027
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas to support Luftwaffe pilot training, Lockheed Martin said.
MBDA says Remote Carrier Compact passes design review with approval from three nations ahead of planned first flight in 2029
MBDA’s Remote Carrier Compact demonstrator passed its Preliminary Design Review this summer, securing approval from France, Germany and Spain.