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ASELSAN demonstrates effectiveness of YILDIRIM 100 DIRCM system [VIDEO]
Turkish defence company ASELSAN has successfully completed a live-fire test of its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System.
ESSI: Switzerland to sign deal for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems this summer
Switzerland and Germany have signed a programme agreement for the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Russia launches massive airstrike on Kyiv using hundreds of drones and missiles
During the night of 4 to 5 July, Russian forces launched a record-breaking aerial assault on Ukraine, using a total of 550 airborne attack systems.
European Defence Agency conducts first EU-level OPEX campaign to test unmanned systems
The European Defence Agency (EDA) launched its first European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign.
Sweden orders 22 additional combat boats from Saab in deal worth 900 million SEK
Saab has received a new order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for 22 combat boats, valued at approximately 900 million SEK.
U.S. House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act with $150 billion for defence projects
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the reconciliation bill, formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with a narrow 218-214 vote.
U.S. Air Force advances human-machine teaming in groundbreaking combat training flight
The United States Air Force has taken a significant step towards integrating human-machine collaboration in combat, following a successful demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
RENK supports MARTE to drive consolidation and innovation in European tank development
RENK Group AG has confirmed its support for the newly founded MARTE ARGE consortium, describing it as a crucial step toward bolstering European defence capabilities.
Missile defence: first Saudi THAAD system battery achieves operational readiness
Saudi Arabia has officially inaugurated its first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system battery, according to a statement by the Kingdom’s Air Defense Forces on Thursday.
Rheinmetall secures major ammunition contract worth hundreds of millions of euros
A European NATO country has awarded a multi-year contract to Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) for the supply of 155mm artillery ammunition.
Franco-German industry collaboration: ARQUUS and Daimler Truck team up for next-gen military vehicles
German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck and French military vehicle producer ARQUUS have agreed to cooperate closely on specific defence projects.
Airbus Top Executive Forum: NATO Secretary General underscores defence industry partnership
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Toulouse, France, on July 1 to reinforce cooperation between the Alliance and the defence industry.