UK invests £204 million in advanced radar to boost RAF Typhoon combat capabilities
The UK Government has committed £204.6 million to the production and integration of the ECRS Mk2 radar for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
Italy modernises military pilot training with introduction of Leonardo M-345
On 12 June 2025, Italy marked a significant milestone in military aviation with the official induction of Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft into service with the Italian Air Force.
Portuguese Air Force signs agreement with ICEYE for SAR satellite and ground infrastructure
Since 2018, ICEYE has launched 48 SAR satellites, both for its own constellation and its clients.
BAE Systems opens artillery factory in Sheffield, restoring UK barrel production
A new £25 million BAE Systems artillery factory has been officially opened in Sheffield by the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey.
Finland’s defence materiel exports reach record high in 2024, Ministry reports
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has released its annual report on the export of defence materiel, showing continued growth in 2024.
U.S. Army terminates M10 Booker Combat Vehicle production to prioritise strategic capabilities
The U.S. Army has announced the termination for convenience of the current low-rate initial production of the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.
U.S. Air Force unveils first rendering of next-gen AGM-181A nuclear cruise missile
On 9 June 2025, the U.S. Air Force publicly released the first rendering of the AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile.
EIB triples funding to €3 billion for defence industry SMEs, signs first deal with Deutsche Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tripled its intermediated financing for Europe’s defence industry supply chain from €1 billion to €3 billion.
Türkiye signs record-breaking agreement with Indonesia for export of 48 KAAN fighter jets
Türkiye has signed the largest defence export agreement in its history with Indonesia for the sale of 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets.
Saab and Helsing achieve breakthrough in AI integration with Gripen E test flights
Swedish defence company Saab has announced the successful completion of three test flights integrating Helsing’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent, Centaur, into the Gripen E fighter jet.
Raytheon awarded $646 million hardware production and sustainment contract for SPY-6 radars
Raytheon, an business, was awarded a $646 million contract to continue producing AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy.
South Korea set to sign $6 billion K2 battle tank deal with Poland this month
South Korea is preparing to finalise a landmark arms export agreement with Poland worth approximately $6 billion for the delivery of 180 K2 main battle tanks.