Canada opens negotiations with Italy for Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers under Future Fighter Lead-In Training programme
Canada has begun negotiations with Italy to acquire a fleet of Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers.
EDGE Group and Leonardo plan joint venture for advanced defence sensors, systems and M-346 commercial opportunities
EDGE and Leonardo have detailed plans to establish a joint venture to develop, commercialise, manufacture and support advanced defence sensors and systems.
ArianeGroup and Thales unveil B-Strike sovereign ballistic framework for European long-range strike missions
ArianeGroup and Thales have unveiled a new sovereign ballistic line-up for terrestrial long-range strike capabilities at Eurosatory 2026.
Israel Ministry of Defense presents AI and battlefield support technologies at Innotal Innovation Conference
The Israel Ministry of Defense has held the second annual Innotal Innovation Conference, led by its Directorate of Defense Research and Development.
Saab invests in Comand AI to support command-and-control and C5ISR capability development in Europe
Saab has announced a strategic investment of 11.1 million euros in Comand AI.
GDELS to acquire Faurecia plant in Augsburg to expand German vehicle production for EAGLE and PIRANHA programmes
General Dynamics European Land Systems has reached an agreement with French Forvia Group to acquire the Faurecia plant in Augsburg, Germany.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs conduct first highway operations in Finland with allied aircraft during Ramstein Flag 2026
Allied aircraft from the United States, Spain and Poland conducted highway operations in Tervo, Finland, from June 8 to 12 during Ramstein Flag 2026.
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems outlines European cruise missile priorities with Ruta Block 3 and initial production
Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems set out its programme priorities at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
U.S. Air Force concludes Astral Knight 2026 after integrated air and missile defense training in contested conditions
Astral Knight 2026 concluded on June 12 after two weeks of high-end tactical integrated air and missile defense training.
Lockheed Martin and GM Defense to explore manufacturing collaboration aimed at strengthening U.S. defense industrial base
Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have announced a new collaboration to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing and defense industrial base. The effort was facilitated by the U.S. Department of War.
B-52 crash at Edwards occurred during test flight tied to radar upgrade for future B-52J modernisation programme
The B-52H Stratofortress that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 was supporting tests for a new radar central to the bomber’s modernization.
ASELSAN demonstrates DRONEDEF counter-UAV system and electronic warfare capabilities at Eurosatory 2026
ASELSAN demonstrated its integrated multi-domain defence portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris on 16 June.