Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launches directive to establish U.S. drone superiority
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a sweeping initiative to expand its use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
GKN Aerospace secures six-year contract extension with BAE Systems for Typhoon transparencies
GKN Aerospace has signed a six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems for the continued manufacture of transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon, extending production through to the end of 2030.
L3Harris delivers first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to U.S. Navy
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), marking a key milestone in support of the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness.
U.S. Air Force plans hypersonic missile upgrade for B-1B Lancer strategic bombers
The U.S. Air Force has ordered new external Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons for its B‑1B Lancer bombers, aiming to significantly expand their capacity to carry hypersonic missiles.
UK and France sign agreement to expand Storm Shadow programme and defence cooperation
The UK and France have agreed to increase defence collaboration through a renewed strategic partnership, pledging to order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate work on their replacement.
Patria reports strong growth in first half of 2025, expands operations and partnerships
Finnish defence company Patria has reported net sales of EUR 421.0 million for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 12.0% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
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Dutch army successfully tests PULS rocket artillery system on Afsluitdijk [VIDEO]
The Royal Netherlands Army has completed a successful two-day validation firing of its new rocket artillery system, the Precise and Universal Launch System (PULS), on the Afsluitdijk.
Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from U.S.-based technology firm Shield AI.
U.S. resumes shipments of 155mm shells and GMLRS missiles to Ukraine
The United States has restarted deliveries of key military supplies to Ukraine, including 155mm artillery shells and precision-guided GMLRS missiles.
Leonardo acquires Sweden’s Axiomatics to strengthen Zero Trust cybersecurity offering
Leonardo has announced the acquisition of Axiomatics AB, a Swedish cybersecurity firm, in a move to strengthen its leadership in the field of Trusted Cyber Security and contribute to Europe’s digital sovereignty.
Bell to develop high-speed VTOL demonstrator in next phase of DARPA’s SPRINT X-Plane programme
Bell Textron Inc. has been selected to progress to Phase 2 of the DARPA's Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane programme.
U.S. Navy: Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine visits Iceland for the first time in history
The United States Navy marked a historic milestone on 9 July 2025 as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted the first-ever port visit by such a vessel to Iceland.