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Norway begins 2024 with F-35 deployment to Iceland [VIDEO]
Norway is deploying four of is F-35 fighter jets to Iceland providing an interceptor capability for NATO’s air surveillance mission in Iceland.
Lockheed Martin: Skunk Works rolls out X-59, NASA’s newest X-plane
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works rolled out the X-59, a unique experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, at a ceremony in Palmdale, California.
Lithuania: two battalions fully equipped with Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles
Lithuania has already received all the ordered Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles (the Lithuanian variant of the Boxer vehicle).
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defence system to protect Poland’s Miecznik frigates
MBDA has been awarded a contract by Poland to equip the Polish Navy’s three new Miecznik-class frigates with MBDA’s Sea Ceptor naval air defence system.
EU to boost investment in defence innovation through the Defence Equity Facility
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have joined forces to step up their support to EU's defence and security through the launch of the Defence Equity Facility.
US State Department approves Kosovo’s request for Javelin anti-tank missiles
The US State Department has announced its approval for a request from the Republic of Kosovo to purchase FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles.
US, UK forces launch joint strikes against Houthi targets
US Central Command forces, in coordination with the United Kingdom, and support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain conducted joint strikes on Houthi targets.
Nora B-52 artillery system demonstrates firepower at military training
The Serbian Army conducted collective training exercises with Nora B-52 self-propelled howitzers.
Czech government approves strategic defence projects including F-35 fighters
The Czech government has approved a list of strategic projects for the Czech armed forces, which now includes the procurement of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.
Armed Forces of Ukraine are taking full advantage of their THeMIS UGVs
“The UGVs delivered to Ukraine are being used to clear areas from anti-tank mines as well as unexploded ordnances […]
Germany approves sale of IRIS-T air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia
In a notable policy shift, Germany has approved the export of 150 Diehl Defence IRIS-T air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia.
Raytheon’s GhostEye MR radar system proves operational readiness
GhostEye MR expands NASAMS' combat-proven capabilities against enemy aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, and cruise missile threats.