The U.S. Army will conduct a Micro High-Altitude Balloon training exercise in the Baltic region in coordination with NATO allies and host-nation authorities in early May 2026.
Swedish defence company Saab has unveiled the new Bolide 2 missile for its RBS 70 short-range air defence system.
Ukraine and Sweden are expanding cooperation on aviation, air defence and defence technology projects as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its military capabilities.
Soldiers from the U.S. Army V Corps and allied forces are testing counter-drone technologies during Project Flytrap at the Pabradė Training Area in Lithuania.
In the defense sector, many systems such as aircraft, naval platforms, and radar systems cannot be physically displayed at exhibitions due to size, transportation costs, and security or regulatory restrictions.
BWX Technologies has received contracts worth more than $1.4 billion under the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Northrop Grumman has begun flight testing of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Rheinmetall reported higher sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2026, supported by continued demand for defence equipment and the integration of its new Naval Systems segment.
Hensoldt has reported strong growth for the first quarter of 2026, with order intake more than doubling year-on-year to EUR 1.483 billion.
BAE Systems has opened a new 150,000-square-foot addition to its campus in Endicott, New York, aimed at expanding development and manufacturing capabilities for high-voltage energy storage systems.
United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.
Aselsan has introduced a new range of electronic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial vehicle systems during SAHA 2026 in Istanbul.
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