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.
Norway: K9 VIDAR howitzers fulfil delivery, budget, and performance expectations
The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) has released its evaluation of Project 5447, which involved procuring the K9 VIDAR 155mm artillery system to replace the ageing M109 units.
NATO deploys RQ-4D Phoenix uncrewed intelligence aircraft for first GIUK mission from Finland
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has conducted its first RQ-4D Phoenix mission into the Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom (GIUK) gap from a forward base in Finland.
PBS Group‑led Czech consortium advances F‑35 component development with Lockheed Martin
A Czech consortium led by PBS Group has made significant progress in its joint project with Lockheed Martin, aimed at developing and qualifying advanced manufacturing processes for F‑35 components.
Lockheed Martin and U.S. Army showcase upgraded PAC-3 MSE interceptor in successful flight test
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army have successfully demonstrated enhanced capabilities of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) in a recent flight test.
U.S. Air Force: 51st Fighter Wing deploys upgraded F-16 jets to the Republic of Korea
A newly upgraded fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea on 26–27 June, marking a key advancement in modernising the 51st Fighter Wing’s aircraft.
Savox and Insta announce partnership to develop integrated defence and security solutions
Finnish technology companies Savox Communications and Insta have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and deliver advanced defence and security solutions.
Rheinmetall debuts SSW40 Squad Support Weapon in live firing demonstration
Rheinmetall has showcased its latest innovation, the Squad Support Weapon 40 (SSW40), in a live firing demonstration at its Unterlüß test centre.
United States to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine, says President Trump
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks.
IAI in action: advanced solutions shield Israel across all domains during Operation Rising Lion
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) played a key strategic role in Operation Rising Lion, delivering critical defence technologies that enabled real-time threat detection and response across multiple domains.
Poland opens HIMARS Academy to advance rocket and artillery training capabilities
The Polish Armed Forces have officially opened the HIMARS Academy at the Artillery and Armament Training Centre (CSAiU) in Toruń, marking a major step in developing national rocket artillery capabilities.