The Baltic HUNTER: Latvia signs deal with GDELS for additional ASCOD combat vehicles
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire 42 more infantry fighting vehicles from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
A game-changer? Blackbeard GL hypersonic missile poised to supercharge U.S. Army’s HIMARS by 2028
The U.S. Army has confirmed it will move the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) hypersonic strike weapon into its Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, allocating $25 million under Project HX3.
First development firing of MICA NG missile successfully conducted from Rafale jet
On 19 June 2025, MBDA, in partnership with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), Dassault Aviation, and the French Air and Space Army, successfully carried out the first development firing of the new-generation air-to-air missile MICA NG.
President Trump proposes $25 billion to launch Golden Dome missile defence programme
The United States has proposed an initial investment of $25 billion to begin development of the Golden Dome for America, a national missile defence initiative.
U.S. Army accepts first MV-75 FLRAA virtual prototype in step toward next-generation aviation
The U.S. Army has officially accepted its first MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototype, marking a significant milestone in the development of its next-generation aviation capabilities.
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Barak MX air defence system proves itself in real combat, shielding Israeli civilians [VIDEO]
Installed on the INS Sa’ar 6 missile ship, the 'Barak Magen' system demonstrated its ability to counter various aerial threats, including UAVs, cruise missiles, and shore-to-sea projectiles.
U.S. Department of Defense reduces Lockhed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet orders
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to reduce procurement of the F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighter from 74 to 47 aircraft.
Safran, MTU, and Avio Aero to jointly develop new European engine for future military rotorcraft
Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have signed a long-term partnership agreement to jointly develop the European Next Generation Helicopter Engine (ENGHE).
Kongsberg and Thales launch major defence communications joint venture in Norway
Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and French technology group Thales have agreed to establish a new 50/50 joint venture in Norway.
U.S. Navy launches SONGBOW laser weapon programme to counter aerial threats
The U.S. Navy has initiated a new high-classified weapons programme known as SONGBOW, aimed at deploying a high-energy laser system capable of countering modern airborne threats.
EUROJET secures contract to deliver EJ200 engines for Italian Eurofighter fleet renewal
EUROJET Turbo GmbH has signed a new contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to supply up to 54 EJ200 engines to the Italian Air Force.
Netherlands donates 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania to boost NATO Training Centre
Romania and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reaffirmed their strategic defence cooperation by agreeing to make the European F-16 Training Centre in Romania a permanent facility.