Lithuania publishes plans for three-layer defence line on border with Russia
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence published new schematics on 14 August 2025 for a three-layer defensive line along its border with Russia.
CRS report reviews U.S. nuclear weapons test moratorium, treaty challenges, and future policy debates
A new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), updated August 18, 2025, outlines the status of U.S. nuclear weapons testing, highlighting the nation’s continued adherence to a testing moratorium since 1992.
Swedish industry companies launch Sferical AI to drive competitiveness in artificial intelligence
AstraZeneca, Ericsson, Saab, SEB and Wallenberg Investments have announced the launch of Sferical AI, a new company that will operate a sovereign AI supercomputer to help prepare Sweden’s leading industries for the age of artificial intelligence.
Fire aboard USS New Orleans near Okinawa extinguished after nearly 12 hours
On August 20, a fire erupted aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) while the ship was sailing from the U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo naval base to Okinawa.
U.S. Navy sailor convicted of espionage after selling secrets to Chinese intelligence
On 20 August, a federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, of espionage and export violations after he sold sensitive U.S. Navy information to a Chinese intelligence officer.
L3Harris completes $100 million Florida expansion to support Golden Dome missile defence project
L3Harris Technologies has completed a $100 million expansion of its satellite integration and test facility in Palm Bay, Florida, to support the Department of Defense’s Golden Dome initiative.
BAE Systems to modernise New Hampshire Microelectronics Centre with CHIPS Act support
BAE Systems has announced an investment to modernise its Nashua, New Hampshire Microelectronics Centre (MEC), supported in part by the CHIPS Act.
Italian police arrest Ukrainian over Nord Stream attacks as Germany pursues case
Italian police have arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany's prosecutor general confirmed on Thursday.
L3Harris’ DiSCO technology aids radar detection during Talisman Sabre 2025 exercise
L3Harris Technologies’ Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO) architecture enabled U.S. Indo-Pacific forces to detect surface radars on marine vessels during Talisman Sabre 2025.
Northrop Grumman to supply Paraguay with AN/TPS-78 radar in first U.S. FMS agreement
Northrop Grumman will supply its AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) long-range ground-based air surveillance radars to Paraguay through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.
ELTA North America wins $5 million U.S. defence contract for counter-drone technology
ELTA North America has been awarded a $5 million contract by the US Department of Defense to supply its Modular Anti-Drone System Kit – Generation II (MADS-K).
Force protection: U.S. Central Command deploys Coyote C-UAS system in the Middle East
The United States has introduced the Coyote Block 2C interceptor drone as part of its air defence strategy in the Middle East.