Thales to supply advanced sonar suite for Dutch Orka-class submarines
Thales has secured a contract to equip the future Orka-class submarines of the Royal Netherlands Navy with a state-of-the-art sonar suite.
Northrop Grumman to advance secure communications for U.S. Air Force with NG InSight
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a follow-on contract to enhance secure communications for the U.S. Air Force.
QinetiQ unveils Australia’s first high-power laser to boost defence against drone threats
QinetiQ has successfully demonstrated a prototype of its scalable high-power laser optical chain in Adelaide, marking a significant milestone for Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.
Norway and Germany sign maintenance agreement for Naval Strike Missiles
Norway and Germany have entered into a partnership agreement for the maintenance of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
European Union considers new satellite network for military intelligence
The European Commission is exploring the possibility of expanding its satellite capabilities to strengthen military intelligence.
Czech Republic: first battery of Spyder air defence system completed and undergoing testing
The Czech Armed Forces have confirmed that production of the Spyder air defence system, set to replace the outdated Soviet-era 2K12 Kub system, is progressing on schedule.
Denmark’s F-35A fighters to take over air policing as F-16 fleet gradually retires
Denmark’s Chief of Defence, Michael Hyldgaard, officially announced that from 1 April, the Royal Danish Air Force’s (RDAF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jets will begin assuming air policing duties.
Sweden signs contract with BAE Systems Bofors to supply Archer howitzers and Arthur radars to Ukraine
FMV has signed an agreement with BAE Systems Bofors to deliver 18 additional Archer artillery systems and five Arthur counter-battery radar systems to Ukraine.
Finland’s F-35 fighter jet engine facility reaches construction milestone
The construction of Finland’s new F-35 fighter jet engine assembly and maintenance facility has reached a key milestone, with the building structure now at its highest point.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) reports record profits and orders in 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has reported a record net profit of USD 493 million for 2024, marking a 55% increase compared to the previous year.
U.S. deploys U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane for enhanced surveillance along southern border
The United States has deployed the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to monitor activity along the southern border with Mexico.
Nordic countries strengthen defence cooperation with unified ammunition certification
Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway have signed an agreement to harmonise their ammunition certification processes.