ITPS Canada orders Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 aircraft to expand allied fighter pilot training
ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers to support the expansion of NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training.
Elbit Systems reports record $30.2 billion backlog as first-quarter revenue and profit rise
Elbit Systems reported higher revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2026, with its order backlog reaching a record $30.2 billion.
Thales completes first X-Fire launcher firings for long-range land strike capability
Thales has completed the first live firings from its X-Fire launcher, confirming the maturity of the land-based long-range strike system.
Ukraine’s defence intelligence details Russia’s new Geran-4 jet-powered strike drone and foreign components
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published details of Russia’s new jet-powered strike uncrewed aerial vehicle, the Geran-4.
U.S. Army shows M1E3 Abrams main battle tank concept with unmanned turret and hybrid powertrain
The U.S. Army presented a rendering of the M1E3 main battle tank during the Michigan Defense Expo 2026 in Detroit.
CRS report warns Chinese entities continue to support Iran, North Korea and Pakistan weapons programmes
A Congressional Research Service report says the U.S. government has long expressed concern about China’s proliferation of nuclear- and missile-related technologies.
Royal Navy declares Full Operating Capability for Martlet missile system on Wildcat helicopters
The Royal Navy has declared full operating capability for the Martlet missile system used on its Wildcat helicopters.
GE Aerospace wins T700 engine support contract for British Army Apache AH-64E attack helicopter fleet
GE Aerospace has received a three-year contract from Boeing Defence UK Ltd to continue supporting the T700-GE-T701D engines powering the British Army’s Apache AH-64E fleet.
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Thales test GMLRS warhead in Australia in 11 weeks
Lockheed Martin Australia, Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales Australia have completed the successful detonation of a co-produced warhead at a test range near Bourke, New South Wales.
U.S. Army V Corps proves global response capability in multinational Saber Strike 26 exercise
U.S. Army soldiers from Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, took part in a multinational force-on-force exercise in Finland from May 18 to 21.
Kongsberg Missile Factory in Australia reaches construction milestone ahead of 2027 opening
Kongsberg has marked a major construction milestone at its new missile factory at the Astra Aerolab Precinct at Newcastle Airport.
L3Harris advances rotating detonation engine technology with tests for future missile systems
L3Harris Technologies said it has completed self-funded testing of two advanced rotating detonation engines, marking a step toward flight-ready propulsion systems.