Germany and Ukraine sign strategic partnership and €4 billion defence package at first intergovernmental consultations in over 20 years
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Berlin on 14 April for the first German-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations in more than 20 years, the previous such meeting having taken place in 2004.
United States proposes record-high $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, marking largest increase since World War II
The United States has presented a draft defense budget for fiscal year 2027 that would raise military spending to more than $1.5 trillion, marking a historic increase.
Australia unveils 2026 National Defence Strategy with $425 billion investment plan to strengthen security and military capability
The Government of Australia has released its 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, outlining a long-term plan to address evolving security challenges.
L3Harris to invest over $1 billion to expand solid rocket motor production capacity and jobs in Virginia
L3Harris Technologies has announced a more than $1 billion expansion of its solid rocket motor production facilities in Orange County, Virginia.
Lockheed Martin expands venture capital fund to $1 billion to accelerate development of national security technologies
Lockheed Martin has announced an increase in the capacity of its venture capital arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, from $400 million to $1 billion.
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CENTCOM chief says U.S. forces remain ready after ‘generational’ defeat of Iran despite fragile ceasefire [VIDEO]
U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper said U.S. troops continue to maintain a presence in the region. “We remain present, […]
President Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget with Golden Dome missile shield and F-47 fighter development focus
President Donald Trump has submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking a significant increase in military spending.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff highlights role of defense industrial workforce in U.S. military operations
The U.S. Department of War has underscored the critical role of the defense industrial workforce in supporting military operations.
Lockheed Martin opens Rapid Fielding Center to accelerate development and production of defense capabilities
Lockheed Martin has opened a new Rapid Fielding Center designed to streamline the development, testing and production of next-generation systems for U.S. government customers.
Amentum expands Hawaii operations, opens Contested Logistics Center to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command mission
Amentum has expanded its operations in Hawaii with the relocation of its regional headquarters to a larger facility in Honolulu.
Arsenal of Freedom: Lockheed Martin mobilises industrial capacity to boost weapon systems production
Lockheed Martin has signed a new framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to accelerate production of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM).
Honeywell Aerospace signs $500 million agreement to boost production of critical U.S. defense technologies
Honeywell announced it has signed a supplier framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to accelerate the production of critical defense technologies.