Hungarian Air Force receives first L-39 Skyfox trainer aircraft from Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has officially delivered the first three L-39 Skyfox advanced trainer aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force.
Anduril and Meta join forces to develop advanced XR technology for U.S. military
Anduril Industries and Meta have announced a partnership to design and deliver integrated extended reality (XR) products for the American military.
Lockheed Martin explores optionally manned capability for F-35 in future upgrade
Lockheed Martin is examining the potential to convert the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter into an optionally manned aircraft.
OMNIPOL and Roshel form strategic joint venture to produce Senator vehicles in Czech Republic
At the IDET 2025 trade fair in Brno, the Czech OMNIPOL Group and Canadian armoured vehicle manufacturer Roshel officially signed a strategic agreement to establish a new joint venture.
Patriot air and missile defence system: proven in battle – and still setting standards
Patriot is most often associated with interceptors – missiles that intercept airborne threats – but it also includes a radar, a launcher and command-and-control technology.
Vrgineers chosen for Czech industrial cooperation project supporting F-35 fighter jet programme
Vrgineers has been selected to participate in the industrial cooperation project for the Czech Republic under the Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) linked to the country's acquisition of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Lockheed Martin.
General Atomics signs nearly $100 million contract with AFRL for GHOST next-generation drone development
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded General Atomics a contract worth $99,292,613 for the development of a next-generation unmanned aerial system (UAS) known as GHOST.
Aero Vodochody and Lockheed Martin sign industrial cooperation agreement at IDET 2025
Czech aerospace company Aero Vodochody Aerospace has signed an industrial cooperation agreement with Lockheed Martin during the IDET international defence and security technology fair in Brno.
Tatra Defence Vehicle unveils Pandur 8×8 EVO armoured vehicle at IDET 2025
On 28 May, the opening day of the IDET 2025 exhibition, Czech company Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV) unveiled its next-generation Pandur 8x8 EVO armoured vehicle.
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Swords of Iron: Israel details operational use of laser weapon system by IDF [VIDEO]
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has confirmed the successful field use of high-power laser systems by the Israeli Air Force during the current Swords of Iron War.
Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C solution to Canada, showcasing at CANSEC 2025
Swedish defence company Saab has declared its readiness to offer the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system for Canada’s ongoing acquisition programme.
CANSEC 2025: Rheinmetall showcases Arctic-ready defence technologies in Canada
Rheinmetall will showcase a range of advanced defence solutions tailored for Arctic operations at CANSEC 2025, Canada’s leading defence industry exhibition.