Latvia to increase defence budget to 4% of GDP in response to NATO requirements
The Latvian government has announced plans to increase defence spending to 4% of GDP next year, with a long-term goal of reaching 5%.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption office uncovers financial fraud scandal in the defence industry
According to NABU, the suspect, in coordination with other individuals, allegedly transferred more than USD 46 million from Ukrainian state-owned enterprises to foreign accounts.
Leonardo reports strong growth and record orders in 2024 financial results
Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defence giant, has announced robust preliminary financial results for 2024.
Sentinel Photonics expands in Europe with strategic partnerships
UK-based Sentinel Photonics has announced its expansion into Europe through two strategic partnerships in Romania and the Benelux region.
L3Harris expands solid rocket motor production with ‘Factories of the Future’ in Arkansas
L3Harris Technologies has begun construction on four new solid rocket motor production facilities at its Camden site in Arkansas.
Smartshooter and IEA Mil-Optics secure major order from German Armed Forces
Smartshooter and IEA Mil-Optics GmbH have announced a significant follow-on order to supply a mid-three-digit number of SMASH fire control systems to the German Armed Forces.
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 wins U.S. Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue UAS challenge
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has been selected as a winner of the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Refresh challenge.
Microsoft announces a PLN 2.8 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and cybersecurity in Poland
Microsoft has announced it intends to spend PLN 2.8 billion by June, 2026 to expand its hyperscale cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Poland.
Researchers from the Naval Postgraduate School develop AI-enhanced laser defence against drone threats
Researchers at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to enhance the targeting capabilities of laser weapon systems (LWS).
Anduril demonstrates edge computing capabilities at U.S. Marine Corps Steel Knight exercise
Anduril Industries recently participated in the U.S. Marine Corps' (USMC) Steel Knight exercise, demonstrating its Menace Family of Systems (FoS), a set of edge computing and communications solutions.
U.S. Marine Corps and L3Harris launch first long-range precision fire in training range demonstration
The U.S. Marine Corps successfully demonstrated an L3Harris Technologies solution for long-range precision fires from a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform using an AH-1Z helicopter.
Ukraine and Boeing Defence discuss collaboration on ammunition and UAV production
At the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Rustem Umerov, met with a delegation from Boeing Defense to discuss potential cooperation in defence production.