U.S. expands hypersonic weapons development as operational deployment remains years away
The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons since the early 2000s under its conventional prompt global strike programme.
Patria delivers first armoured personnel carriers to the Danish Armed Forces
Denmark has taken delivery of the first two armoured personnel carriers from the Finnish manufacturer Patria, marking the initial step in strengthening the Armed Forces with new vehicles financed through the Accelerationsfonden.
Canada reviews TKMS 212CD submarine bid as Prime Minister Carney visits Kiel shipyard
The Canadian delegation, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty, visited the TKMS shipyard in Kiel on 26 August.
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.