Thales UK increases weapons production amid war in Ukraine
Thales UK has significantly increased its production of weapons in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with operations doubling and expected to double again.
France to provide Ukraine with more Aster 30 air defence missiles
The French Minister of Defence, Sébastien Lecornu, told "La Tribune" newspaper that France will supply Ukraine with an additional batch of Aster 30 air defence missiles.
Aselsan achieves milestone in indigenous AESA radar development
Aselsan has achieved a significant milestone in advancing Turkey's aerial warfare capabilities by successfully testing its indigenously developed Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
The Netherlands to deploy PATRIOT air defence system in Lithuania
The Netherlands will deploy a unit of the PATRIOT air and missile defence system in Lithuania for an exercise, the Dutch Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren announced on March 28.
First MQ-4C Triton intelligence drone arrives at Sigonella, Italy
The first MQ-4C Triton arrived at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on March 30, the press service of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa announced.
RTX’s Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) intercepts ballistic missile target at sea
A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) built by Raytheon, an RTX business, intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target at sea in its final seconds of flight, after being fired from the USS Preble (DDG 88).
B-1B bombers arrive at Morón for latest European bomber task force deployment
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Morón Air Base, Spain, to make four total U.S. bombers on station and complete the arrival of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 24-2.
Turning point or turning back: German defence policy after Zeitenwende
Germany’s defence policy has come a long way in the last two years. But looking at the challenges that lie ahead for Germany, the current course falls short.
Dutch air defence enters new era with F-35s taking over Benelux airspace patrol
Since 1981, Dutch F-16 fighter jets have been on permanent standby for the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission, safeguarding the airspace of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
EUMAM Ukraine: on track with armour
In 2024, EUMAM UA (European Union Military Assistance Mission Ukraine), the EU training mission, is starting the new year by training members of the Ukrainian armed forces to drive tracked vehicles.
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Polish Armed Forces receive more M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks [VIDEO]
On March 28, the 1st Warsaw Armoured Brigade of the Polish Land Forces announced via social media that it had received a new batch of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks.
Germany announces comprehensive military aid package for Ukraine
The German government has confirmed a substantial new military aid package for Ukraine, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defence capabilities amidst ongoing war.