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Finland: VTT and Millog sign agreement to boost defence innovation and strengthen national capabilities

Finland: VTT and Millog sign agreement to boost defence innovation and strengthen national capabilities

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Millog Oy have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting innovation in the defence sector.

Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon system wins 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award for defence innovation

Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon system wins 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award for defence innovation

The Israel Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), along with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has received the 2026 Aviation Week Network Laureate Award.

Kongsberg Defence Australia opens Newcastle office as Hunter region workforce more than doubles in 2025

Kongsberg Defence Australia opens Newcastle office as Hunter region workforce more than doubles in 2025

Kongsberg Defence Australia has officially opened its Newcastle office, supporting its expanding operations and growing local workforce, which has more than doubled this year.

Saudi Arabia raises military spending localisation to 24.89% as part of 2030 strategic target

Saudi Arabia raises military spending localisation to 24.89% as part of 2030 strategic target

The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced that Saudi Arabia has increased the localisation of its military spending to 24.89% by the end of 2024.

Patria and Finnish Defence Forces renew strategic partnership to ensure long-term readiness

Patria and Finnish Defence Forces renew strategic partnership to ensure long-term readiness

Finnish defence company Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces have renewed their strategic partnership agreement, reinforcing their long-standing cooperation.

iGov Technologies secures spot on $2.39 billion TREX contract supporting U.S. Special Operations Command

iGov Technologies secures spot on $2.39 billion TREX contract supporting U.S. Special Operations Command

iGov Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a position on the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Targeted Requirement Execution (TREX) contract, valued at $2.39 billion.

Sweden and Ukraine sign new cooperation agreement, plan joint defence innovation hub in Ukraine

Sweden and Ukraine sign new cooperation agreement, plan joint defence innovation hub in Ukraine

Sweden and Ukraine have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation in defence innovation, combining Sweden’s industrial expertise with Ukraine’s battlefield experience.