The U.S. Army successfully conducted its first live M67 grenade drop from a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) using the Skydio X10D drone equipped with the “Audible” dropper.
NATO’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has, for the first time, operated its RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft from Finland.
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force have included substantial funding in the 2026 defence budget for the procurement and further development of the long-range AIM-260 air-to-air missile.
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire 42 more infantry fighting vehicles from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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 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).
Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and French technology group Thales have agreed to establish a new 50/50 joint venture in Norway.
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