MBDA’s upgraded Mistral 3 missile now fully qualified against new maritime and aerial threats
European defence company MBDA has announced that its enhanced MISTRAL 3 missile has successfully passed its final qualification test in Spain.
LANDEURO 2025: reforming Foreign Military Sales for faster, smarter allied defence
Defence experts and senior military officials are urging reform of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system to better prepare NATO allies and partners for future conflicts.
EDGE Group and Hungary’s 4iG SDT sign key agreements to localise defence technologies for Europe and Africa
EDGE Group has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Hungary’s 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (SDT), aiming to deepen cooperation and localise advanced defence solutions.
U.S. and Australian forces demonstrate integrated precision strike and air defence in Northern Australia
In a significant milestone for regional defence cooperation, U.S. and Australian forces executed a fully integrated precision fires sequence during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, held on 15–16 July 2025.
Maine Army Aviation conducts transatlantic training flight to Iceland
The Maine Army National Guard’s Operational Support Airlift Command (OSACOM) State Flight Detachment recently completed a training flight to Iceland.
F-15EX fighters touch down at Kadena, showcasing future of U.S. airpower in Indo-Pacific
In a key development for U.S. airpower modernisation in the Indo-Pacific, two F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on 12 July 2025.
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Europeans must get real about defence [OPINION]
The outcome of the NATO summit last month was a joint commitment to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence.
LANDEURO 2025: U.S. general outlines strategic air defence priorities for Europe
On 16 July, U.S. Army Brigadier General Curtis King, commanding general of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, addressed key air defence challenges during the LANDEURO event in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Ben Hudson appointed CEO of Hanwha’s European and UK defence operations
Hanwha Aerospace has announced the appointment of Ben Hudson as Chief Executive Officer for its defence business in Europe and the United Kingdom.
LANDEURO 2025: Ukraine calls for global tech collaboration as battlefield becomes innovation testbed
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation presented its wartime technological advancements during a keynote address at the inaugural LANDEURO symposium on 16 July.
Lockheed Martin ramps up PAC-3 missile production, aims to reach 750 units annually
Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of its PAC-3 MSE surface-to-air missiles, responding to growing demand and aiming to manufacture 750 units annually by 2027.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates AI-enabled radar technology for enhanced maritime surveillance
Lockheed Martin has announced a major advancement in artificial intelligence and airborne surveillance, aimed at significantly improving the detection and tracking of maritime targets.