Izdeliye 55: ZALA Aero introduces new type of loitering munition
Russian company ZALA Aero, a company of Kalashnikov Group, has announced the development of a new loitering munition, designated as Izdeliye 55 (or Product 55).
HummingSat: a new chapter in space innovation unveiled
The HummingSat range of satellites, named after the tiny, agile, fast-moving, and yet apparently stationary hummingbird, are being developed under an ARTES Partnership Project between ESA and SWISSto12.
Lithuania receives new 120mm mortars from Rheinmetall Expal Munitions
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have significantly bolstered their artillery with the recent acquisition of advanced 120mm mortars.
Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle embarks on seventh mission
The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched on December 28 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the beginning of its seventh mission.
Andøya Space: developing IRSA, a monitoring service for the Arctic
Integrated Remote Sensing for the Arctic (IRSA) is an international collaboration working on developing a system for situational awareness in the Arctic.
US Army demonstrates HIMARS capabilities in Estonia
US Army recently conducted a live-fire exercise in Estonia, showcasing the M142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to NATO’s multinational troops.
Spain awards TESS Defence contract for multipurpose tracked vehicles
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has officially awarded TESS Defence a contract for the design and manufacture of the Vehículo de Apoyo a Cadenas (VAC), a multipurpose tracked vehicle.
Lithuanian Armed Forces receive more JLTVs from US
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the delivery of the final batch of 50 Oshkosh JLTV military vehicles from the United States.
Norway authorizes defence industry to directly sell arms to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has announced a significant policy shift, allowing direct sales of weapons and defence-related products from Norwegian defence companies to Ukraine.
US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter
The two-flight demonstration yielded positive data that validates the Altius 700’s performance capabilities across all phases of operation, encompassing launch, flight, landing and recovery.
US and Baltics sign bilateral defence cooperation road maps
Bilateral defence cooperation road maps define bilateral defence cooperation and national security areas that will be covered until 2028.
“Side by side with Ukraine side in 2024, too”
In an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday evening, the recent Russian attacks on Ukraine were strongly condemned by most Council members.