U.S. Airmen conclude Agile Bison 25-1, strengthening crisis response across Europe
More than 130 U.S. Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group successfully completed exercise Agile Bison 25-1 between 8–18 April 2025.
Netherlands establishes Joint Target Support Centre to enable use of long-range weapons
The Netherlands has taken a significant step toward deploying long-range weapons by establishing the Joint Target Support Centre (JTSC), the Ministry of Defence announced on 1 May.
U.S. House Armed Services Committee approves USD 150 billion increase to defence budget
On 29 April, the U.S. House Armed Services Committee voted to approve a $150 billion increase to the Department of Defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
U.S. Army ordered to transform into leaner, more lethal force under new defence directive
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to senior Pentagon leaders calling for an accelerated transformation of the Army to meet the demands of modern warfare.
Athens prepares to host DEFEA 2025, a major hub for international defence cooperation
The countdown to DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens 2025 has officially begun, with the international event set to take place from 6–8 May 2025 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens.
Seerist partners with SOCOM to enhance AI and machine learning for special operations
Seerist, a leader in AI-driven threat intelligence and risk analysis, has announced a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
Ahead of ready: Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers
Lockheed Martin, in cooperation with the U.S. Army and the Estonian Government, has successfully delivered the first HIMARS launchers, marking a significant milestone in Estonia’s defence modernization efforts.
Epirus: high-power microwave system delivered to U.S. Navy for ground-based drone defence
American defence technology company Epirus has delivered its Expeditionary Directed Energy Counter-Swarm (ExDECS) system to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
CAE named Canada’s top defence company by Canadian Defence Review
CAE has announced that it has been ranked as Canada’s top defence company by Canadian Defence Review magazine.
U.S. Marine Corps showcases MADIS capabilities in integrated air and missile defence exercise
The MADIS platform includes machine guns, chain guns, and air-to-air missile launchers, enabling its operators to detect, track, identify, and neutralise different unmanned aerial systems.
Anduril Industries unveils Pulsar-L electromagnetic warfare system for rapid, tactical deployment
Anduril Industries has introduced Pulsar-L (Pulsar-Lite), the latest addition to its Pulsar family of software-defined Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) systems.
United States to allocate USD 150 billion for armed forces development
The United States plans to spend an additional $150 billion on priority defence programmes by the fiscal year 2029, separate from the regular Pentagon budget.