Finland: VTT and Millog sign agreement to boost defence innovation and strengthen national capabilities
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Millog Oy have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting innovation in the defence sector.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon system wins 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award for defence innovation
The Israel Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), along with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has received the 2026 Aviation Week Network Laureate Award.
Kongsberg Defence Australia opens Newcastle office as Hunter region workforce more than doubles in 2025
Kongsberg Defence Australia has officially opened its Newcastle office, supporting its expanding operations and growing local workforce, which has more than doubled this year.
Saudi Arabia raises military spending localisation to 24.89% as part of 2030 strategic target
The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced that Saudi Arabia has increased the localisation of its military spending to 24.89% by the end of 2024.
Patria and Finnish Defence Forces renew strategic partnership to ensure long-term readiness
Finnish defence company Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces have renewed their strategic partnership agreement, reinforcing their long-standing cooperation.
iGov Technologies secures spot on $2.39 billion TREX contract supporting U.S. Special Operations Command
iGov Technologies, Inc. has been awarded a position on the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Targeted Requirement Execution (TREX) contract, valued at $2.39 billion.
Sweden and Ukraine sign new cooperation agreement, plan joint defence innovation hub in Ukraine
Sweden and Ukraine have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation in defence innovation, combining Sweden’s industrial expertise with Ukraine’s battlefield experience.
HENSOLDT reports strong growth in orders and revenue in first nine months of 2025
German defence electronics company HENSOLDT has reported continued growth in the first nine months of 2025, driven by increasing defence spending in Germany and across Europe.
Lockheed Martin introduces STAR.OS to improve integration of AI systems for defence applications
Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of STAR.OS, a new AI integration framework designed to unify multiple artificial intelligence systems and support critical national security operations.
Circus signs framework agreement with Ukraine’s BRAVE1 to supply AI robotics systems
Germany’s Circus SE has signed a strategic agreement with Ukraine’s government-led defence technology platform BRAVE1 to deliver AI-powered autonomous robotics systems.
U.S. nuclear weapons tests will not involve explosions, Energy Secretary confirms
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has confirmed that the weapons testing recently ordered by former President Donald Trump will not involve any nuclear detonations.
Indra launches IndraMind: Spain’s first sovereign AI platform to tackle hybrid warfare and threats
Indra Group has launched IndraMind, the first Spanish technological initiative to develop sovereign artificial intelligence in a cyber-resilient environment for the protection of citizens, national infrastructure, and critical assets.