Trump proposes historic USD 1 trillion defence budget for 2026, military press reports
As reported by Air & Space Forces Magazine, President Donald Trump has proposed a 13 per cent increase in U.S. defence spending for fiscal year 2026.
MyDefence unveils industry-first Wideband Antenna to counter evolving drone threats
Danish defence technology company MyDefence has announced the release of a compact Wideband Antenna, a new innovation designed to detect drones operating in increasingly elusive low-frequency bands
IAI proposes advanced defence systems to Hellenic Armed Forces
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a leading Israeli defence solutions provider, will present a broad range of its products at the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens.
Quantum Systems secures major drone contract with Spanish Armed Forces
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has won two major tenders in Spain, becoming the Spanish Armed Forces' main supplier for mid-range aerial reconnaissance.
Romania plans to sign deal for over 200 tracked IFVs this year, says defence ministry
Bucharest intends to acquire 246 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for its Land Forces, with the contract expected to be signed this year, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence confirmed.
Forging firepower: U.S. and Estonia unite with HIMARS in defence milestone
The Estonian Defence Forces officially received six U.S.-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) during a ceremony at Ämari Air Base on 30 April 2025.
Rafael brings defence technologies to Athens, eyes new deals in Greek market
Israeli defence company Rafael will showcase its wide range of state-of-the-art and combat-proven solutions at the major Greek defence exhibition, DEFEA 2025.
NATO AWACS aircraft deployed to Lithuania for enhanced Vigilance in Baltic Region
On 23 April 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft landed at Šiauliai Air Base to support NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
U.S. Army tests high-powered microwave system in live-fire exercise during Balikatan 2025
The U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) will analyse the results to improve the performance of Directed Energy weapons.
U.S. Navy successfully tests sea-based hypersonic missile at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
The U.S. Navy has successfully conducted an end-to-end flight test of a hypersonic missile using an advanced cold-gas launch system at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Australian Army strengthens armoured capability with M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams and new squadron
The Australian Army has strengthened its heavy armour capabilities by officially inaugurating D Squadron within the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2 CAV) on 23 April 2025.
Ukrainian NASAMS operators shoot down 11 Russian cruise missiles in under two minutes
Ukrainian air defence forces using NASAMS systems intercepted 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than two minutes during a recent mass aerial attack.